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suven Posted: Sep 07, 2004 07:05 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 07:05 PM

hosting a holiday?

Our moms want us to host XMAS

We don't have a very big place...

Is/has anyone else hosted a holiday?

wc0143 Posted: Sep 07, 2004 07:08 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 07:08 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

I've been hosting Xmas Day for his family for two or three years.

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Sep 07, 2004 07:53 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 07:53 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

i started hosting christmas eve like 5 years ago on my own in my tiny apartment in queens lol so if i can have my family over all at once in a cramped 1 bedroom without the help of anyone you can do it with your dh. its actually really fun

Sweetness Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:02 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:02 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

I am not married yet, but I was lurking,,30 days til the big day..
Anyways, FH and I have been living together for 4 years and I have hosted Chanukah for the last 2 in my apartment.(Hopefully, I have impressed my FMIL cause I am not jewish and make kickin matzoh ball soup and latkes at least my FH tells me so :)) It is a little cramped, but we have a blast!!! Reminds us that the holidays are about family and food! I made soo much there was no room on my tiny dining room table.

suven Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:21 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:21 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

Posted by Sweetness

I am not married yet, but I was lurking,,30 days til the big day..
Anyways, FH and I have been living together for 4 years and I have hosted Chanukah for the last 2 in my apartment.(I have impressed my FMIL cause I am not jewish and make kickin matzoh ball soup and latkes) It is a little cramped, but we have a blast!!! Reminds us that the holidays are about family and food! I made soo much there was no room on my tiny dining room table.

lurking?

You're always welcome!!!

palebride Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:29 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:29 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

we're going to host the post holiday party this year at our co-op!

here's the story.....i have two older cousins on my dad's side....they are his last living relatives. they used to always come to our house on christmas and eat dinner with us......and it ws one of the few times during the year that we saw them, so it was always nice.
they have both gotten married over the past few years, and now have new places to go for the holidays...so what we've been doing is throwing a post-christmas bash and someone's place.
the first year, one brother had gotten married, so they hosted, last year the other brother got married, so they hosted....and as it turns out...this year tom and i got married, so we get to host!
not sure what the plan is for next year though.....

i'm pretty excited about it!
it's a smaller party.....about 10 people.....but it's still a dinner party!

ChristineC68 Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:31 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:31 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

Holidays aren't so bad!! You can combine yours and DH's traditions and throw in a few of your own

Maribelle7777 Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:45 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 09:45 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

for how many?

if you can't do it can you do a Christmas Eve party? Something less formal ie, hor dourves and punch?

HearzBellz Posted: Sep 07, 2004 10:22 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2004 10:22 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

We do all the holidays at our place...it keeps the moms from fighting

soon2bMrs Posted: Sep 08, 2004 05:39 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2004 05:39 AM

Re: hosting a holiday?

I hosted a holiday party in my tiny basement apt. I did a buffet style party and it turned out great.

97bride Posted: Sep 08, 2004 07:49 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2004 07:49 AM

Re: hosting a holiday?

I host Christmas every other year and have also done an Easter or two. I started doing it when we had kids and didn't want to drag them all over the Island.

MuchInLuvMichi Posted: Sep 08, 2004 09:03 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2004 09:03 AM

Re: hosting a holiday?

my ex and i did an xmas eve dessert party.. it was towards the evening after the dinner hr and every1 had a blast..plus it was cheaper then hosting a feast and we still got to b with the fam!

Danielle&Scott Posted: Sep 08, 2004 09:26 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2004 09:26 AM

Re: hosting a holiday?

We havent had to do this yet....Thankgod we have a small place....We wouldnt be able to put everyone in the apartment. So we wouldnt have to invite a lot of people.

Danielle and I were thinking of having a house warming party though....It should be fun....
Scott

adamb2k4 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 03:23 PM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 03:23 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

We've never hosted one yet. I usually tend to shun my wife when she wants to invite people over for a mass get together because I never think the place is clean enough.

Dee7772 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 06:27 PM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 06:27 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

Last year we hosted Thanksgiving. It ws fun to have everyone over and not have to worry about running around to see everyone else.

bellepoque Posted: Sep 10, 2004 10:33 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2004 10:33 AM

Re: hosting a holiday?

Holidays in our families are basically inherited, so I don't think I will be hosting one for a few more years.

june262004 Posted: Sep 10, 2004 01:59 PM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2004 01:59 PM

Re: hosting a holiday?

I think I want to do christmas this year

kptoys Posted: Sep 10, 2004 03:42 PM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2004 03:42 PM

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I get xmas and Mothers Day. Both I have to clean and cook and SLAVE for others. This year Im going to be 2 weeks away from having #2 so maybe someone will come cook, clean and slave for me

princess99 Posted: Sep 10, 2004 04:24 PM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2004 04:24 PM

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Okay- I am hosting Yom Kippur Break the fast and having 20 people here in 2 weeks. I am getting nervous... I will let you know how it goes. I am sure it is going to be a nerve racking day. Wish me luck! It is my first hoilday I am hosting here !