Xmas Eve: I had dinner for my brother, his wife, their daughter, her husband and his mother - all of whom live nearby, but not in TV. This is now an annual event, and I pull out all the stops: white tablecloth, the best china, silver, crystal. Champagne and/or eggnog and/or wine. Shrimp with cocktail sauce, olives stuffed with blue cheese. Roast beef, potatoes au gratin, peas & pearl onions. Salad with grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese. Crescent rolls. Mrs Smith's deep dish apple pie, with ice cream and/or (most people do both) a really good cheddar (Vermont yellow is good). Candles everywhere. Xmas CDs on the player. Always a very successful party.
NYE: I shall probably watch some old movie, then hit the hay before midnight! Last year, my street held a neighborhood in-the-street party (a cul-de-sac, so that's easy to do), but it was a lot of work and everyone went home no later than 12:10am! So, we elected not to do it this year, but left our options open for next!
Whatever I do, I wish you all the best of the New Year!
SWR