In Sweden Christmas Eve is the big celebrating day. We woke up at home, shared some Christmas gifts and ate breakfast. Then we stuffed the car with things and cats and dog and us and went 30 kilometers (19 miles) south to Daniels parents house. It is almost more snow there than we have in the city.
Christmas is a lot about the food. A wonderful smörgåsbord was set for lunch with different traditional food. There are smoked salmon, pickled herring, meatballs, ribs, potatoes, egg halves and lots more.
Daniels parents and I, after we have stuffed ourselves.
Suddenly Santa came walking over the yard and into the kitchen. He looked a lot like grandpa, but it couldn't be, right? ;-)
Linus on daddy's lap, with a packet to open. The t-shirt he's wearing is a gift from the morning.
The kids got several gifts, guess they've been very nice this year. =)
Us grownups has played a gift game the last years, and the kids was old enough to take part this year. It was lots of fun, and there were tons of laughing before we were done and everyone could enjoy their presents.
Another Christmas to its end.
To all of you who celebrate on Christmas day; may you have a Merry Christmas day! =)
Wonderful photos of Christmas Eve, Erika!
ReplyDeleteI love those nordish traditions, I know them from Denmark, they are similar.
When I read that St. Clause came in and he looked a bit like grandpa my eyes were filled with tears. This is soo wonderful!! Did Linus realized that it could be farfar?
Hugs,
maike
Merry Christmas to you all!!
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures of your family Christmas Eve - so wonderful. And the food looks so yummy - it must be fantastic to be a part of your celebration
What beautiful moments, and we should be thankful that we can experience it ... a great Santa Claus and so beautiful delicious food!
ReplyDeleteWow, the snow looked so beautiful on Christmas Eve! I love how you said you stuffed the car with things and cats and dog and us, LOL. I bet Zelda and Zoey didn't really enjoy that too much. I loved looking at all your food and your family sharing the day together. I can't believe you also got a visit from the real Santa! He looked great! And love Linus' Yoda shirt. Looked like a wonderful Christmas Eve!
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