Growing up in a big Italian family, Christmas was always
about family and FOOD!
My parents instilled in all of us the joy of being together.
We still carry on the Italian Christmas Eve dinner tradition of the “The Feast
of the Seven Fishes”. (Yes- we count them!) The most treasured gifts were always the
“homemade” foods and presents.
This year, as I do every year, I carefully unwrapped the
homemade ornaments and place them on our tree. This simple act was what sparked
the idea for my book,” A Homemade
Together Christmas”. The book is dedicated to my mother, Rose, who taught
us that being together is the best gift of all. Though she won’t be sitting at
our dinner table this Christmas Eve, she’ll be there, in our hearts as we
celebrate togetherness. -
(P.S.-Mom, we miss you. Guess what? -Kristin will be making your homemade butter-horn cookies!- Traditions continue!) Have a Merry “Together” Christmas all!---OX Maryann
(P.S.-Mom, we miss you. Guess what? -Kristin will be making your homemade butter-horn cookies!- Traditions continue!) Have a Merry “Together” Christmas all!---OX Maryann
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| A Christmas Eve-Past |
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| My Mom- Rose |
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| Kristin Making my mom's famous Butter Horns! |
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| Homemade Ornaments on our tree. |
