Christmas Eve... and very early morning

**ThistleDown** · 28th December 10, 04:36 PM

Wonderful pictures, Robert. Our very best to you for this festive season and the New Year.

R&R

**KenB** · 28th December 10, 06:08 PM

merci! Robert, thanks for sharing your traditions. The pictures are fabulous.
Thanks again.

**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

**Derek Conley** · 29th December 10, 03:31 AM

Wonderful pictures! I have to say the shot from your window is jaw-dropping... I'm quite envious at the moment.

**JSFMACLJR** · 29th December 10, 07:28 PM

Delightful photos, Robert! Thank you for sharing them with us.

**Deil the Yin** · 29th December 10, 07:46 PM

I love your Yule Log tradition (always wondered about that...)- all very "Auld World." Your kit is very smart, too.

Is the shrimp feast another auld world tradition? My wife's family always had boiled shrimp at Christmas, as we did this year, too. Guid stuff!

Thanks for sharing! And Merry Christmas.

Aye,
Wesley

**Standard** · 29th December 10, 08:38 PM

Robert, thanks for sharing your photos with us. It appears that you did indeed have a very nice feast, those prawns look huge!

I've of course heard of a yule log, but am totally unfamiliar with the traditions surrounding it. Could you explain a little of it? I gather the items placed on it have some significance, but what about the decorations? Are the wine, bread and salt actually placed on the log, or meerly passed over it? Thanks for you insights into this custom.