Exactly what BG said and what fun!! I LOVE Christmas but it shouldn't be stressful at all especially as you have little bubs and one that will be having their first Christmas and the other that will be much more aware this year!
Yes i am going to delegate food for people to bring, might have a few bbq hot things that DH can cook.
Great ideas girls.
I am excited about having it here. (even laybyed a christmas tree.. yes they are in the stores lol)
And i am telling my self it will be easier here with the 2 littlies that having to trek them around the country side all day visiting family lol
so you wouldnt be offended invited to xmas lunch and being told to bring a certain food or item>?
We always get family to bring a dish one because it lightens my load and two why should i have to wear all the cost of a xmas lunch. I also agree that it is much easier not having to drag little ones all over the place.
Good luck with it, its always fun planning it
Definitely would NOT be offended if asked to bring something. After all you are providing the venue and organising it all. It is a family occasion and should be fun for all.
PP -I definately not be offended hun. It is a HUGE ask to be responsible for feeding that amount of people.... I know some families that all pay a certain amount and they get it catered!
Most people love to cook and bake at Christmas time and will be more than happy to prepare one lovely dish to bring along!
Get everyone to bring something! It'll make a huge difference, make sure you rope in someone to help setup as well. Enjoy the day, I always get to caught up in running around and it's over before you know it! It's not to early it'll be here before we know it!
I have 3 sisters and a brother we all have to bring something.........this year I drew the drinks so have to buy enough softdrink juice ect for everyone....we all put in $20 or $30 towards the costs of prawns veges salads ect then draw from drinks nibblies desert and disposable plates and bon bons ect. Works out great.
Your expecting a big group of people on christmas day and there are lil ones, so I dont think your family will mind bringing a plate/dish. People often like to bring a 'special' dish to share so show off their clever recipe or presentation skills too in my experience , and those who cant be bothered, well, it doesnt really matter if anyone has a poor attitude does it? Most people will be happy to help.
Have fun preparing all the extras like a fabulous xmas tree and decent quality crackers etc - lol p its a long way off, but you`ve got me looking forward to it!
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and what fun!! I LOVE Christmas but it shouldn't be stressful at all especially as you have little bubs and one that will be having their first Christmas and the other that will be much more aware this year!
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