Christmas Eve... and very early morning

**Ancienne Alliance** · 28th December 10, 04:04 AM

This is this year's traditional Yule Log:

Placed upon it: bread, salt and sweet wine, symbols of the riches of life.

The youngest and eldest members of the family then place it in the fire.

The whole family chears «Allègre!», Joy!

Time to feast :

«...not even a mouse.»

All was ready for next morning... Tired but happy.

Christmas morning in the french Alps from our bedroom window.

**Maclachlan** · 28th December 10, 04:43 AM

Looks like a wonderful time spent with your family! Thanks for the pictures Robert and here's to you and yours for a prosperous new year!

Mac

**Maclachlan** · 28th December 10, 04:44 AM

By the way...what is that in the dish in the refrigerator?

**Ancienne Alliance** · 29th December 10, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by Maclachlan

By the way...what is that in the dish in the refrigerator?

Foie gras, home cooked in old port by Lady Chrystel herself.

Thank you all for your kind words and blessings.

Best,

Robert

**cessna152towser** · 28th December 10, 05:39 AM

Excellent pics Robert.
Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee Nouveau.

**Mael Coluim** · 28th December 10, 05:59 AM

Magnificent, Robert!
May all the blessings of Christmastide be upon you and yours!

**Jack Daw** · 28th December 10, 06:06 AM

Very beautiful pictures, and special thanks for showing the yule log tradition.

**Jock Scot** · 28th December 10, 07:16 AM

What super pictures! Thank you so much for sharing with us a wee bit of your Christmas.

**Andy Proffitt** · 28th December 10, 09:39 AM

Lovely pictures! Hope the rest of your Holiday Season is as wonderful as your Christmas!

**Downunder Kilt** · 28th December 10, 02:50 PM

Thankyou for the photos Robert, although tired you appear to have started the festivities salubriously. Love the decanter you had on the table

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