Since this is Kaitlyn’s first time spending Christmas away from her family, we asked if there were some traditions her family enjoyed that she’d like to share with us. After some thought, she told us about their Christmas Eve dinner. They prepare a meal similar to what the Jews might have eaten in Bethlehem: chicken, flatbread, olives, some fruits and cheeses, and wine.
Pepper and Kaitlyn spent much of the afternoon preparing everything. We sat on the floor (on cushions) at a low table, and ate by candlelight. And of course we used our fingers.
It was really cool. I think we’re going to make that a new tradition in our family as well.
Merry Christmas. Remember the reason for the season.