Christmas Just Around the Corner
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
December 19, 2019 8:03pm CST
I didn't have too much to buy this Christmas as my son talked us into pulling names for a Secret Santa gift. But I still will buy my 2 granddaughters, my husband, my Secret Santa gift, and do small stockings for the granddaughters.
A little baking- will make their favourite lemon cheesecake. Basically a toned down Christmas- but I still feel like I have a lot to do.
Merry Christmas myLotters and hope your day is warm and joyful! Let me know how your plans are shaping up! 
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@LadyDuck (471255)
• Switzerland
20 Dec 19
@MarymargII Yes it is a cake "Christmas Yule Log" cake. We do not have turkey at Christmas. I am Catholic, no meats on Christmas Eve, we have everything with fish. In Italy the tradition was 7 different kind of fish. The big meal is on the Christmas day in Italy and France too, the big celebration in the evening is on New Year's Eve.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Dec 19
@LadyDuck Yes a Yule log- I have seen them in many bakeries here. Our big meal is also on Christmas Day and is usually turkey. Meat pies or tourtieres are usually eaten on Christmas Eve. We do not do fish meals here unless it is your native tradition. Of course Canada is a mix of many cultures.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Dec 19
What's that ? A cake. French recipe anyway-- and it does sound good. Do you have turkey at Christmas or a special other meal. I know many Europeans have their big meal on Christmas Eve.
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@much2say (55514)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jan 20
Merry belated Christmas to you . . . and a happy new year!! Hope all your holidays were lovely and that you are doing well too! We tried to keep things simpler this year too (well last year technically 
) - ah much better when there is less stress and we can actually enjoy all the festivities!
) - ah much better when there is less stress and we can actually enjoy all the festivities!1 person likes this
@much2say (55514)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Jan 20
@MarymargII Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the holidays - oh gosh wish you a speedy recovery from that cold (it's that season). I haven't been around much - only here and there the past couple months - but I'm inching my way back. Take care - get better soon!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
8 Jan 20
Happy New Year and do hope the Christmas Season was fun for you. I've been off for a bit with the festivities, cooking and now a cold so hope to get back in gear soon!
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@Marilynda1225 (82690)
• United States
6 Jan 20
The holidays didn't give me much time to spend here so I'm trying to catch up.
Hope you had a great Christmas and I wish you a very Happy New Year
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
8 Jan 20
I wish you the same Marilyn. I too have been off line for a bit- busy and now a cold-- but slowly getting back in gear.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
8 Jan 20
Have a healthy New Year Valerie and success with your writing. I also hope you enjoyed your company and had a wonderful Christmas too! I'm slowly getting back to myLot after a short time off.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan 20
@MarymargII Thank you. I hope you do too. It's good to see you back here.
My writing is going well.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Dec 19
So good- I love this cheesecake recipe but not all cheesecakes. Some are a little dry.
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
21 Dec 19
@MarymargII I have eaten few only but till now loved all.
