Thanks about Russian (Orthodox) Chirstmas. Our family resurrected the celebration>> Archived Message
Posted by VeraS on January 8, 2021, 12:09 pm, in reply to "A day late, but Happy Orthodox Christmas! Also, a sincere thank you >>>"
,,,with the extended family, which has grown quite a bit. One of the granddaughters learned to make all the traditional foods (most important!) and gathered /invited everyone in the fam who could attend. We've been celebrating for about 10 years and with births it keeps growing. At least one day a year we gather at my cousin's home that's large enough to accommodate us all and the table is a sight to behold. Here's a photo of last year's table. Our "old time" Russian traditions have *everyone* sit down at one table - no buffet lines or eating on laps! - so it's quite a sight to see the table laid out with all the plates, food, vodka glasses (of course) and small memorabilia that remind us of our heritage. We weren't able to gather this year so I've been perusing past years' photos and reminiscing on celebrations past. Perhaps next year we'll be able to gather.
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Message Thread:
- A day late, but Happy Orthodox Christmas! Also, a sincere thank you >>> - Patsy aka Madra January 8, 2021, 10:59 am
- Thanks Patsy--it was really fun.. - Lee January 8, 2021, 11:05 pm
- Thank you for adding some extra fun!! - Mike January 8, 2021, 8:30 pm
- I really enjoyed the 12 days! It was a great group activity. - Debra in Texas January 8, 2021, 2:44 pm
- Patsy, you are always in the TOP TEN of my hit parade!! - Bryan January 8, 2021, 1:41 pm
- Thanks about Russian (Orthodox) Chirstmas. Our family resurrected the celebration>> - VeraS January 8, 2021, 12:09 pm
- This is incredible... wonderful tradition - Ori January 9, 2021, 4:04 pm
- That's so cool Vera! That is one BIG table! Sorry you couldn't have it this year!< - Jinky January 8, 2021, 11:18 pm
- It warms my heart to see your photo. My Paternal Grandpop was Russian Orthodox Catholic.... - Mo in PA January 8, 2021, 2:31 pm
- It reminds me of Christmas when my paternal grandmother was alive. >>> - Patsy aka Madra January 8, 2021, 1:19 pm
- That looks amazing! Really amazing. - Kelly Red January 8, 2021, 12:54 pm
- I love reading all the responses, Patsy! For my contribution I sent you Xmas card: 12 heads of Gene> - Ori January 8, 2021, 12:00 pm
- Loved coming here during the twelve days to read and sometimes participate. Great idea! - Ivy in MA January 8, 2021, 11:28 am
- Bless your heart (and the rest of your body), Patsy. I vote for you as Activity Director on my - Sue in ABQ January 8, 2021, 11:13 am
- Thank you, Patsy. Your Days of Christmas posts brightened my days. - Mo in PA January 8, 2021, 11:08 am
- It was fun to read the 12 days. Too hard for me to post pictures. Love reading your posts. - Mario January 8, 2021, 11:05 am
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