It's the 1st family Christmas I've had in too many years to remember, but the tradition here is Mulligan Stew (a family recipe passed down father to son through several generations). Its basically a beef stew with a bunch of veggies in it.

All the step-sisters, spouses, nephew, nieces & spouses & children will come over here (my dad & s-moms) at noon - we eat then open presents and everyone watches football.

There will be 22... well, maybe only 21 as my dad has been in the hospital since Tuesday nite and they aren't sounding like they will discharge him for Christmas yet.

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