Christmas time’s a comin’! Christmas time’s a comin’! Christmas time’s a comin’! And I know I’m goin’ home!
It’s almost here, that most blessed day filled with love, hope, and memories. I’ve gathered up a fun collection of Christmas Day recipes, decorating tips, and more from some of my friends on blogs around the web to share with you. I hope you enjoy them!
Be sure and visit as many of the blogs as you can and if you have time to leave them a comment, tell ’em Christy sent ya 😉
Greet your guests with the aromatic smells of the holidays the moment they walk in your door by having a pot of this freshly made potpourri simmering on your stovetop! This recipe is from my friend Paula and you can visit her and get the recipe by clicking here.
I’m not a decorator, but my friend, Chris is! She’s sharing two holiday decorating posts with us today. Visit her post on how to host a Girls Night In party by clicking here. You can also see her music themed Christmas table decorations for fun inspiration by clicking here.
Cris Goode is as sweet as they come and I know your family and friends will love sipping on this delicious hot citrus crock pot cider while they visit and open gifts! Click here to visit Cris and get this recipe.
You gotta have a little something to nibble on in while waiting for dinner time! Aunt Louise’s Cheese Ball has always been a family favorite. Click here for this recipe.
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are extra creamy and extra special for Christmas Day! Thanks to my friend Stacey for sharing his recipe. Click here to get it! While you’re there, give Stacey a Noogie for me.
My friend Myra always brings with her an air of relaxed grace and comfort. I think her sautéed green beans will do the same to our Christmas dinners. Click here to get Myra’s recipe.
What would a Southern table be without a buttery, crunchy topped veggie casserole? This Buttery Zucchini Casserole from Lark’s Country Heart fits the bill perfect. Lark always thinks of everything! Click here to get this recipe and spend some time with Lark.
Smothered Pork Chops with Cranberry Rice offer up flavors of the holidays in a whole new way! Make your taste buds sing! These are from my dear friend, Jyl. Click here for the recipe and to visit with Jyl.
This ham with easy peasy glaze is a must at our house when my ham loving father in law comes to visit. Leftovers make a rocking ham salad, too! Click here for the recipe.
Red Velvet Cake is a must in the deep south. This is our treasured recipe for it. Makes just as well baked in layers or a sheet pan but I often make cupcakes because they are my husband’s favorite. He said “It’s like your own little cake that you don’t have to share with anyone!”. He’s not as greedy as he sounds, honest 😉 Click here to get our family recipe.
This Sweet Potato Pie is a recipe from Sister Schubert herself and is shared by my friend, Tracey. I had the pleasure of having a piece of this pie and I have to tell you, it was sheer perfection. Click here to visit Tracey and get this recipe.
Old Fashioned Raisin Pie adds a vintage recipe to the table from bygone days. Mandy shares a simple version that will end up with lots of requests for the recipe. Click here to visit Mandy and get this recipe.
Since beginning my homeschooling adventure, Tricia of Hodge Podge Mom has become somewhat of a mentor of mine. This recipe for what she refers to as “Reindeer Food” looks like something I’d like to grab a handful of on my way by – and I may change my route to go by that bowl several times! Click here to visit Tricia and get this recipe.
If you’re looking for an easy Christmas breakfast, this moist and flavorful Cinnamon Pecan Coffee cake mixes up the night before and sits in the fridge until Christmas morning. Pop it in the oven and you’re done! My friend Jen, who is surprisingly crazy in many of the same ways I am, shares this recipe with us. Click here to visit with Jen and get this recipe.
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!
Be sure and visit my post on 25 free and inexpensive ways to have the Best Christmas Ever!
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NOOGIE! I haven’t heard that word in decades. Thanks for the memory. May you and your family be blessed this Season and all next year, oh heck, a life time! Go for the gold. ♥ {grapevine_homestead }
LOL, thank you Claire!!! I hope that you and your family have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas as well. Blessings of a lifetime to you and yours!!
What an amazing round up – thanks for putting these all in one spot! Merry, Merry Christmas 🙂
Merry Christmas Tricia!!!
Love the roundup! So many great ones to try! Thank you for putting this together for us. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Debi!!! Blessings to you and yours!
Love these and will try a few. Especially the crockpot cider recipe. Will have that when all the kids are here Christmas.
Enjoy Beth, and have a very Merry Christmas!!!
What a great Christmas collection! I think I’d change my route to walk by that bowl of “Reindeer Food,” too. Many times. 🙂 Thank you so much for including my Sister Schubert’s Sweet Potato Pie. Many wishes to you and your family for a wonderfully blessed Christmas, Christy!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
I hope that you and your family have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas as well Tracey!!!
Thanks Chriety good line up. I plan on making coffe cake and cheese balls, the pies looks tasty also.Merry Christmas And A BLESSED NEW YEAR.GOD BLESS.
Merry Christmas to you Liz, I hope you and your family are blessed beyond measure!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS YA’LL! The potpourri has been simmering on my stove now for a couple of hours and my house smells clean and Christmassy. Thanks Christy
Isn’t it wonderful Pamela? I can smell it now!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Wow, thanks! …off to check out all the good stuff…
Enjoy Becky!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
I’ll definitely test out Aunt Louise’s Cheese Ball recipe during the holidays! The Hot Citrus Crock Pot Cider looks really good too!
I hope you enjoy the recipes and have a very Merry Christmas Maria!!
What a fabulous Menu! Thank you so much for adding me to your favorites!
I found a few new friends here as well, Thank you and Merry Christmas!
I hope that you and your family have a Merry Christmas Lark!!!
Thanks, for your declicous recipes.
Have a Merry Merry Christmas you and your beautiful family.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Agnes!!
Great recipes will have to try some.
May you and your family have a super Merry Christmas
and a wonderful New Year. May God bless each and everyone.
Thanks Christy.
I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas too Emma!!!
So many appetizing recipes, Christy! Think I’ll try the coffee cake first. Already have the ingredients for Louise’s Cheese Ball on my shopping list. Merry, Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas Doris!!! Enjoy the recipes!
Fabulous! I hope that you and your family have a blessed and Merry Christmas and an amazing New Year Christy!
Fantastic. Merry Christmas to you and yours and a Blessed & prosperous New Year.
Thanks for all that you do!!
Hey there, from Nana at Hodgepodge! So glad to hear your homeschool journey has been a joy! Thank you for the kind words about my daughter Tricia, and featuring her White Christmas Reindeer snack! Merry Christmas to you and your family…and always remember: You ARE an artist!
Thank you Nana, Tricia is such a joy!!!!
Christy, I’ve been thinking about you as I’ve been crossing off the things we are doing which you suggest on your list of 25 things to do to keep Christmas. It has been fun and I thank you and hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
These all sound wonderful! Thanks for all the inspiration and love you share with us.
May God bless you and your family in the new year. Merry Christmas!
Christy what kind of instant tea did you use in your Vanilla Chai mix? I checked at our store and they didn’t have instant tea. Did you use an unsweetened ice tea? Thanks for sharing your family and your wonderful recipes. Merry Christmas