We unwrapped the gifts. Gabriel was giddy and gladly helped each of us unwrap our gifts.
We keep the tradition that my family had growing up. After Christmas Eve dinner, we do the washing up and set the table for dessert. Then, we gather in the living room, and the youngest passes out the Christmas gifts. Since Olivia was asleep, Gabriel had the honor of passing out the gifts, and he was pleased. "G," he gleefully cheered when he saw a gift with his name.
We each open a gift, one after another. It takes time. Little Gabriel was patient, which amazed me. He was just as content to see what we had as he opened his gifts.
Admiring Grandpapa's gift.
Gabriel set the table, and I declared it a new tradition to set it together every year.
He put all sorts of things on the table, whatever he found pretty and pleasing, and I was okay with that.
Gabriel truffling other gifts under the Christmas tree to give to others.
Before dinner.
I sat and watched happily as Christmas unfolded without lighting a finger.
Merry Christmas Day!
In France, Christmas continues until Epiphany. So our decorations stay up until then.
How is your day?
What are some of your traditions?
xxx
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