Oh, what a wonder-filled memory! Thank you! we treasure our memories of Christmases past while we anticipate the next one coming! One of MY treasured memories concerning MY father....He was a WW 2 veteran and a civil engineer. Every Christmas, Dad "made" the antipasto for our Christmas feast! Mom bought all the ingredients, roasted the red peppers, marinated them with garlic and cured black olives, and brought it all to the kitchen on Christmas day with the Christmas china platter. Prosciutto, mortadella, capicola, salami, pickled green peppers, cherry peppers, many types of Italian cheeses, steamed artichokes NOT from a can, fresh green Sicilian olives with garlic, and Dad's favorite: Italian tuna in olive oil....Dad went to work, making a glorious display of all the ingredients. With his precision mind and his artistic flair, it was a visual masterpiece! When we sat down to the feast, we always thanked Dad for "making" the antipasto!
Love your Christmas story, such wonderful memories. Your dad would be so happy and so proud to see that you have carried on his wonderful traditions. Merry Christmas.
A beautiful story about Santa and your family, Christmas was surely celebrated at your home and dad had the spirit and warmth of Christmas. Merry Christmas to all.
Oh, what a wonder-filled memory! Thank you! we treasure our memories of Christmases past while we anticipate the next one coming! One of MY treasured memories concerning MY father....He was a WW 2 veteran and a civil engineer. Every Christmas, Dad "made" the antipasto for our Christmas feast! Mom bought all the ingredients, roasted the red peppers, marinated them with garlic and cured black olives, and brought it all to the kitchen on Christmas day with the Christmas china platter. Prosciutto, mortadella, capicola, salami, pickled green peppers, cherry peppers, many types of Italian cheeses, steamed artichokes NOT from a can, fresh green Sicilian olives with garlic, and Dad's favorite: Italian tuna in olive oil....Dad went to work, making a glorious display of all the ingredients. With his precision mind and his artistic flair, it was a visual masterpiece! When we sat down to the feast, we always thanked Dad for "making" the antipasto!
Wow, I'll say it was a masterpiece. And I'll bet it did a quick magic act and disappeared. Merry Christmas, Elsie. Thanks for all your nice comments.
Love your Christmas story, such wonderful memories. Your dad would be so happy and so proud to see that you have carried on his wonderful traditions. Merry Christmas.
Thanks, Ed. Merry Christmas
A beautiful story about Santa and your family, Christmas was surely celebrated at your home and dad had the spirit and warmth of Christmas. Merry Christmas to all.
Yes, it was joy for so many years. Nostalgia lives. Merry Christmas.
Love this story. I read it every year. Merry Christmas to all your family
Thanks, Mike. Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year to You, Sharon, and Family. Safe travels.