https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:50:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2667235 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:58:14 +0000 cat620 2667235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We typically go to my in-laws for Christmas and they do a heavy appetizer dinner. It's things like chips/dip, meatballs, and other finger foods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2667100 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 19:57:28 +0000 Ms. RV 2667100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of appetizers and million dollar spaghetti. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2667095 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 19:36:29 +0000 azjax 2667095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Christmas Eve with the ILs is an appetizer heavy bonanza. They go full Guinea with cured meats, cheeses, lasagna, seafood like jumbo shrimp and bakala (sp?), fried smelts, prime rib, antipasto, pizza bread, and then an obscene dessert table. My family used to do a Christmas ham and pecan pie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2667085 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 18:21:54 +0000 matador84 2667085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eating Mexican food on Christmas Eve is pretty traditional around here, not sure why! We'll have tamales and enchilada's at my MIL's before heading to church. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2666608 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:43:59 +0000 mamainthesun 2666608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We usually have a heavy appetizer meal. We used to do that plus a main course and dessert, but would often skip them because it was too much and eat the rest the next day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2666515 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:18:44 +0000 SweetCaroline 2666515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heavy appetizers: some type of sandwich (with meat in Crock-Pot), perogies wrapped in bacon, brie/apple/honey crostini, veggie tray, Christmas cookies, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2666509 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:07:13 +0000 travellingbee 2666509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: my mom is Swedish so we always did a smörgåsbord (meatballs, lingonberry, fish, cheeses, breads etc) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2666428 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:15:33 +0000 pinkarmadillo 2666428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shrimp and grits. DH goes down to the docks and gets fresh shrimp a day or so before and I can have the grits prepared and then I toss the shrimp and bacon in after church and it's done quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2666348 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:11:30 +0000 looch 2666348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love any kind of dinner that's heavy appetizers. If I were hosting Christmas Eve, that's what I would do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve/page/2#post-2666345 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:06:42 +0000 mediagirl 2666345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband suggested Chinese food! I researched our new town and found a good eat-in place that does family style. I'm excited! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666339 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 08:59:41 +0000 sashaskog 2666339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We spend Christmas Eve with the ILs and they do a huge seafood feast. It's been their tradition for years and it's amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666256 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:42:10 +0000 LemonJack 2666256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We spend Christmas with DH's extended family, and they always have mini sandwiches with your choice of shaved ham or sliced turkey breast (both warm) and then a variety of sides; veggies, salads, deviled eggs, etc. Christmas cookies for dessert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666252 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:24:58 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2666252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our nanny is Swedish so we've talked about doing a Swedish meal with meatballs, gravy, mashed potatoes... a la Ikea! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666211 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:47:52 +0000 Greentea 2666211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year we started the tradition of Indian takeout mmmm. We ate it in the car and then drove the lights display on the way to family ham dinner. We are vegetarian so we ate first! :silly: I hope to do something similar this year. I'd like to skip family ham dinner altogether but it is kind of an obligation to attend... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666203 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:36:13 +0000 catgirl 2666203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do meatballs and pasta with garlic bread. It was a tradition DH had growing up that we decided to stick with. We make the meatballs in the crock pot which makes it a really hands off meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666198 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:32:28 +0000 knittylady 2666198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No tradition, but I was just thinking I might grab some easy frozen TJ meals.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666193 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:23:51 +0000 Charm54 2666193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After church we go over to my parents for meat pies, seafood chowder, and pizza (for the kids and seafood haters). Family and friends pop in throughout the night and it's low key, really nice :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666191 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:21:33 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2666191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Prime rib, mashed potatoes, creamed kale. We have salami and cheese as appetizers. Dark chocolate m&amp;ms for dessert. But we don't go to church, so we have the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666174 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:48:32 +0000 caterw 2666174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Beef bourginon- it's fancy but it can sit in he crockpot while we are at church! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666166 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:41:34 +0000 hellobeeboston 2666166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually filet or beef bourguignon </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666150 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:54:16 +0000 fancyfunction 2666150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Growing up with the Italian Xmas Eve with all the fish - but now we keep things simpler. We're at my SIL's this year and she's doing a roast but when it's just us, we usually go out to a diner then drive around to look at the lights. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666148 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:53:20 +0000 IRunForFun 2666148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Haha, in that case I vote I order Chinese and don't cook!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666143 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:43:48 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2666143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents have a pizza oven, so we usually make pizzas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666133 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:24:42 +0000 lemondrop 2666133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tamales, it's a southwestern thing. I got them last week, they are waiting for me in the freezer. I made them one year- never again :P </p> <p>Usually we also make a crockpot of Gluhwine (hot German mulled wine) and walk around the neighborhood to see the luminarias. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666125 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:59:34 +0000 Smurfette 2666125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: you are pregnant so I vote you get to pick the menu! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666123 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:58:37 +0000 Anya 2666123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Either pasta with clam sauce or fancy Mac and cheese. No particular reason why! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666107 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:39:32 +0000 ShootingStar 2666107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We steam lobsters if we're home for Christmas Eve. And have twice baked potatoes on the side. So, not exactly an easy meal, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666103 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:33:42 +0000 josina 2666103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We go to my mom's and usually do turkey/dressing sandwiches, meatballs, smokies, chicken wings, cheesy potatoes. Nothing fancy.<br /> Our own tradition is to make homemade pizza before we open presents - Chicken Alfredo pizza for me, and a 'meat lovers' for DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666093 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:11:56 +0000 IRunForFun 2666093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm reluctantly hosting dinner for the ILs at our house on Christmas Eve and I'm doing a honey-baked ham, scalloped potatoes, roasted carrots and green beans, and dinner rolls. I used to like it when my family would do what a lot of PPs mentioned and have a ton of different appetizers though! Shrimp cocktail, cheese and crackers, chips/bread and dips, cocktail meatballs or the little hot dogs, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-eat-on-christmas-eve#post-2666049 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:26:54 +0000 Mommy Finger 2666049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It'll be my parents and my family (DH and DS1 and 2) and we'll start with a charcuterie plate after church while making the rest of the meal. For dinner we are having beef tenderloin, brussel sprouts with bacon, and 2 kinds of stuffing. Basically we're having a stuffing off to see who's is the best. And really not sure my boys will eat any of that so we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. :) </p>