A delightful memory of Christmas past. I wish I could say the same for my two "Boy's". There was only over indulgences provided by father-in -law to almost 7 year older brother Ian, than to young Graham who at age 3 noticed the difference. Happily Mum and Grandma always tried to make up the difference; whilst Dad always chose one toy that Graham could put together and take apart himself, such as brand new "Leggo".
Christmas food was always a matter of excitement, very special items for Ian who lived with a number of allergies and Asthma until his late teens. Very rich fruit cakes were made in "Fall", the fruit being soaked in brandy for 48 hours before cooking. The homemade Christmas pudding came to table lit up with brandy.
The two brothers always helped make these items and made a "Christmas Wish" when stirring! They tell me now they remember the smell from cooking for several hours of turkey and stuffing! Both of them now cook Turkey themselves in exactly the same way as Mum! However with not having any other Family it was usually a pleasant event.
Winter is here, Take care.
Suzanne
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