Christmas mornings at my house mean all kinds of little traditions. Traditions when layered together help me to create the kind of Christmas I hope my children will remember forever. I aim for peace, for joy, for warmth. Then when I end up with a giant mess under the tree, organized chaos in the family room, and a dining room table covered in dirty dishes, I feel like I’ve done something right. So how do I go from the vision in my head to the Holiday chaos I’ve come to love? I hit my traditions hard. Christmas Eve means; last minute present wrapping, gingerbread house decorating, cookie baking and a little champagne drinking. Christmas morning brings new PJ’s for all, hot coffee and some of those much loved Christmas cookies. We try and stretch out the gift opening and picture taking. Once the craziness of the morning passes and we can breathe…it’s time to reflect on how truly blessed we are and sit down to a big old fashioned wonderful breakfast together.
Fresh fruit, more coffee, cinnamon buns, bacon, OJ and thanks to Breville Smart Waffle Pro, Belgian waffles with all the fixings.
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Here’s a recipe for some fluffy Belgian waffles the kids will ask for again and again:
Once you’ve whipped up your favourite batter, it’s time for the magic!
After the batter is ready you simply select Belgian, Classic, Chocolate or Buttermilk, then choose your preferred color from light to dark. Next step, pour in the waffle batter – the waffle maker will do the rest. It has Waffle IQ! Your masterpiece is done in minutes. With Waffle IQ, cooking time is automatically calculated to suit your waffle style and colour. No guess, no mess. Yes this little beauty also knows the correct cooking time based on your type of batter: buttermilk, Belgian, classic or chocolate.
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Lorena Grande says
I love to go and look at the different displays in the heart of the city….and take nice photos!
Andrea Amy says
we like to open one gift christmas eve while watching christmas specials
Nicole Bonomo says
My favorite tradition is setting up the tree with the family and setting up the nativity scene. I also make my world famous Sucre a la Creme every Christmas <3
Heather Nolan says
We have a family gathering every Christmas Eve. It’s the perfect way to switch into holiday mode!
Silvia D says
I love the holiday season..one of my favourite traditions is the decorating and baking of all the goodies I only make during the holidays!
Kelly young says
Mine is baking with my kids my mom did it with me now I do it with my kids
theresa j says
Best holiday tradition isspending Christmas Eve at the in laws
crystal porter says
Going to Dad’s Christmas Eve
Holly MacRitchie says
My favourite Holiday Tradition is decorating gingerbread houses with my husband!
Lushka Smith says
My favourite tradition is the 12 meatless dishes we have on Christmas Eve.
loriag says
One of our favourite holiday traditions is celebrating St. Nicholas Day. For it we also make gingerbread cookies which is also a family traditions.
em says
i love our photo booth sessions and karaoke battles
Joshua Spiers says
I love cutting down a Tree every Christmas from a Tree Farm with my Family!
Pam says
One of my fave traditions is opening our stockings in bed.
Debbie Paisley says
Love driving around with the family looking at all the Christmas Lights