For both Fabien's family as well as my own, Christmas is a very special time, filled with lots of traditions. It seems that no matter how many years go by, we never tire of listening to the same Christmas albums, drinking hot wassail on Christmas Eve and making sticky marshmallow rolls on Christmas morning. Christmas in Chilly Mazarin is filled with just as many dearly loved traditions that we shared this year for the first time with our little Théo.
Before our arrival, Jo spent many hours decorating the house to create the ambiance and magic of Christmas. From the lights outside to the beatiful manger to the ceiling-high tree, everything was perfect!
On Christmas Eve, we all spent time preparing the special "Réveillon" meal - lots of different canapés and appetizers followed by foie gras, smoked salmon and the traditional dessert, a "bûche de Noel". 
Since we arrived so close to Christmas, Théo still had not adjusted to the time change. So, instead of trying to make him sleep, we brought him downstairs to join us in the Christmas Eve celebration. He simply didn't want to miss out on the fun and he was definitely in the mood to party!
Before we went to bed, we all made sure to leave our slippers by the tree so that Papa Noel would know where to bring our presents....
Evidently, Théo had been a very good boy this year as he received quite a few presents on Christmas morning!
For brunch we had fun making our own crepes, and in the evening we enjoyed a cozy meal of raclette - melted cheese over potatoes and various cold cuts. Fabien and I were surprised at the end of the meal with a delicous cake to celebrate our birthdays. Overall it was a very relaxing day filled with good food and the warmth of being with family.
Before our arrival, Jo spent many hours decorating the house to create the ambiance and magic of Christmas. From the lights outside to the beatiful manger to the ceiling-high tree, everything was perfect!
On Christmas Eve, we all spent time preparing the special "Réveillon" meal - lots of different canapés and appetizers followed by foie gras, smoked salmon and the traditional dessert, a "bûche de Noel". 
Since we arrived so close to Christmas, Théo still had not adjusted to the time change. So, instead of trying to make him sleep, we brought him downstairs to join us in the Christmas Eve celebration. He simply didn't want to miss out on the fun and he was definitely in the mood to party!
Before we went to bed, we all made sure to leave our slippers by the tree so that Papa Noel would know where to bring our presents....
Evidently, Théo had been a very good boy this year as he received quite a few presents on Christmas morning!
For brunch we had fun making our own crepes, and in the evening we enjoyed a cozy meal of raclette - melted cheese over potatoes and various cold cuts. Fabien and I were surprised at the end of the meal with a delicous cake to celebrate our birthdays. Overall it was a very relaxing day filled with good food and the warmth of being with family.
2 comments:
Enjoyed reading your very informative blog and seeing your great photos. Everything looks so festive!! I see Théo's little slippers he left for le Père Noël. And yes, he has been a very good boy!!! I love your "Louis grand" but he's a bit too large for the freezer!
WHAT FABULOUS PHOTOS!!! Théo really looks like he was into it! Joyeux Noël, you all!
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