Merry Christmas Daily! 🎄

Submitted by TheRiverRam t3_zuvapg in rva

…or, Happy Honda Days for those who celebrate!

What are your holiday plans for the day? I’m stuck at work all day because someone else took the day off. Hoping to make the best of it after I get off.

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hikinganew t1_j1lqluq wrote

Honda Days? Does everyone else not celebrate the Toyotathon? Love and Camry, to you and your family 😌

Anyways, I have to travel a wee bit today and do a lot of cooking but I’m excited :)

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Stitchmond t1_j1lx003 wrote

True believers celebrate the Lexus December to Remember. Love and LX 600 to all.

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MouthFartWankMotion t1_j1m6p9q wrote

Do not eat the lobster bisque at the Lexus December to Remember Sales Event 🤢

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icepick314 t1_j1mcqd5 wrote

But Lexus ARE Toyota.

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Stitchmond t1_j1mh33q wrote

Yeah it's sort of like Protestantism and Baptist. Same team overall, different bunch of crazies.

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eziam t1_j1n5hm0 wrote

I will be civic and have an accord with you this season. So you don't need a passport to have an odyssey to my house over the Ridgeline. I hope this clarity can fit with your schedule. Next time we meet let's have a shot and yell crv at the moon.

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spillsomepaint t1_j1lxtc8 wrote

We've started a tradition to cook a meal from another culture each year, we choose recipes that are used for celebrations and we go to the library and check out a bunch of cook books and books for our 4 year old on that culture. This year: GREECE! We are roasting a leg of lamb, making a butternut squash moussaka, roasting a whole head of cauliflower and smothering it with herbs, feta and Greek honey. My in-laws should arrive in a few hours, our daughter is playing with her new toys and the wood stove is roaring. Sending vibes out, happy holidays!

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needsexyboots t1_j1lzem8 wrote

That’s such a great tradition! Your Greek celebration sounds especially delicious - enjoy!

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jodyhighrola t1_j1m1cyi wrote

https://preview.redd.it/j28ep4dih38a1.jpeg?width=2657&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b7502111641c7fe8c1a6a6ee1c2678782bb68c1

Almost time for the fur guy to open presents

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vavavam t1_j1ohnsx wrote

That tail and fur! What a gorgeous kitty. Oh and nice tree too!

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Mmeeggggss t1_j1ll8zl wrote

Baking, cooking, eating, napping. No timeline, nowhere to be. Just enjoying our home and staying warm, with bellies full of of delicious things.

I hope everyone has a lovely day.

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momthom427 t1_j1m123o wrote

Still in bed because I stayed up way too late with my sons. I’m just enjoying knowing they are both under my roof, sleeping peacefully. We are warm(ish, anyway), well fed, healthy, and happy. Our almost 16 year old pup lived to see another Christmas. Today is a very good day, for which I am profoundly grateful. Merry christmas, everyone!

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sweetTtawney t1_j1o3foa wrote

It’s the simplest of victories that make us feel like we did a good job. I love those moments! Thanks for sharing! Sounds like everyone under your roof had a really nice Christmas! 💕

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momthom427 t1_j1ol8xg wrote

I was divorced about five years ago, and it’s been a bumpy road. This year, I am finally settled and it was so nice to feel like I finally had a home again for my family. We had the nicest Christmas we’ve had in many years. I am so grateful.

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cupidthrowdown t1_j1lu27t wrote

First day in a week my ill and recovering cat woke me because he wanted breakfast. Sometimes I love being abruptly awakened by his obnoxious crying. Merry Christmas!

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bored0327 t1_j1lm0jx wrote

Up early, coffee and my prescription!!! Teen is already awake, 4yr old girl decided she didnt want to go to sleep on time so trying to let her sleep in a bit. Ham steak for breakfast. We started doing non traditional Christmas dinner 3 yrs ago. We love it. So tonight is my wife's bbq bacon string cheese meatloaf, homemade mash and gravy. Tomorrows meatloaf sandwiches with fried onions on top. Gonna try to do some wood turning today since its gonna be warmer!!

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DukePookums t1_j1lwlcs wrote

Non traditional meals for Christmas and thanksgiving are the BEST. Last year we had enchiladas

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Charlesinrichmond t1_j1m8om9 wrote

as long as you are overeating properly. That's the essence of these things for me.

Also my stomach hurts

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100835 t1_j1lm9ko wrote

Up early because Santa can't stay up late like he used to.

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PataMadre t1_j1lpsyw wrote

Facts! I tried to wait out the kid but knew my old "early to rise" ass would be up at 530 without an alarm anyway. Stockings stuffed, presents safely under the tree, now we wait.

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100835 t1_j1lusix wrote

I even have time for a shower before I wake the kids at 9. I miss those early Christmas mornings when they were little but this is really nice!

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LikeAThermometer t1_j1lq0e9 wrote

Brunch at the Jefferson, starving myself until then and doing nothing but digesting for the rest of the day.

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ubiquitous_delight t1_j1lznpp wrote

I feel so bad for all those employees working on Christmas.

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citrus_sugar t1_j1maql7 wrote

It’s usually the best tips of the year and free food and if you hate your family, even better.

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ubiquitous_delight t1_j1mcnx9 wrote

When I was a server I made next to nothing and was forced to spend hours away from my family. Hopefully it's more like you said at most of the restaurants that are open.

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urineabox t1_j1muuku wrote

also not everyone celebrates either

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ubiquitous_delight t1_j1mv29x wrote

I did when I was a server and forced to work on holidays :/

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urineabox t1_j1q3vfy wrote

i’ve worked most every holiday the last 20+ years, to me, it’s just another day and people always seem to be nicer at least! :)

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MaximumDink t1_j1lwqtu wrote

Always wanted to do that! Any tips for when to put in a reservation? I'd imagine you'd need to get a spot months prior.

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LikeAThermometer t1_j1lxivg wrote

It was not easy... Reservations opened on September 25th and I had to spend 20 minutes calling to just not get a busy signal and waited on hold for a half hour to get them. By the time I got to talk to a person she said pretty much all they had left were tables for two.

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MaximumDink t1_j1lxwwx wrote

Sheesh! That does sound like a lot of effort. I appreciate your reply, I'll see if I can get a table for me and the Mrs next year :)

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LikeAThermometer t1_j1lyw9g wrote

I think the other Sunday brunches in December take a bit longer to fill up, but are typically full within a day of opening. (They take reservations 3 months in advance.)

I'll report back if I survive the gorging without busting my abdominal wall.

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upearlyRVA t1_j1lkjsj wrote

Up early getting everything ready. Only me and the dog up. She's supervising. Now to enjoy this cup of coffee before the upcoming chaos. Merry Christmas everyone!!

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jdrva t1_j1lvwan wrote

Steaming tamales this morning then having family over to help eat them!! A day full of good food and festivity.

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cantaloupe-490 t1_j1lr0c1 wrote

I have nothing to do until around 10 and it feels very weird. Maybe in future years I'll find some christmas morning volunteer activity. There's gotta be something out there, maybe with group homes or something.

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AlreadyShrugging t1_j1luny7 wrote

“Merry Christmas” can also spell “Creamy Shits”. Just heard someone say that, I’m dying.

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carbonjen t1_j1lysys wrote

Was up early with the dogs because one of them threw up and then they were up and ready to go. Now I'm watching Lord of the Rings with some tea, a scone, and I'm also reading some lovely fanfiction. So far, a very lovely morning.

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creepy_crepes t1_j1m42eb wrote

This makes me so happy as someone who is also not doing traditional Christmas morning things :) enjoy your day!

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creepy_crepes t1_j1m43ny wrote

Except that part about your dog being sick. Feel better pup!

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Wa_wa_ouija t1_j1lrrgb wrote

My pipes are frozen in my apartment!! Eek.

Luckily I'm at work all day anyways and I can take a shower here.

But I'm excited to come home and open some presents. Hoping my water is back on before a big date tomorrow afternoon which I'm super excited for!!

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svdggm t1_j1mfu5p wrote

If your water isn’t back on by then, just make it an even bigger date by showering at their place. 👌

Stay warm!

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RileyDL t1_j1ls4kc wrote

Waiting on the pre-teen to wake up. He sleeps late on Christmas. Always has. I'm ready to get the show on the road.

My mother in law spent the night last night. My father in law passed about 8 weeks ago and we didn't want her to be alone. I'm happy to have her but part of me is ready to have my house to myself. My parents, my brother, and his girlfriend are coming for lunch. I don't really get along with my parents so that's fun.

It's going to be a long day but we'll be fine. If having a warm home and presents under the tree is my biggest issue, I'll be fine.

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needsexyboots t1_j1lz7jx wrote

I hope the visit with your parents goes better than expected, that’s always extra hard to deal with on Christmas

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manyamile t1_j1m523h wrote

I cooked and baked and cleaned all day yesterday so that I could enjoy today with the family. We have a big Christmas dinner planned and there will be lots of alcohol and silly games later.

One of my friends still works dispatch/911 and started a double shift at 4AM. I enjoyed working that job but holy hell, it’s not healthy mentally. Props to all the people on call today, working shitty shifts, or just away from family.

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geneb0322 t1_j1ls2oy wrote

Waiting for the kids and wife to wake up to open their presents, then headed to my grandparent's house for Christmas breakfast. Christmas breakfast has always been one of my favorite parts of the year, though that fervor is a little stunted now that the vast majority of the people who were there when I was a kid are no longer with us. Even with the additions to the family over the years, population has been steadily dropping.

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khuldrim t1_j1lxwqa wrote

I miss my own family’s large holiday gatherings. We used to do Italian night on Christmas Eve at one uncles place and then regular Christmas dinner at another aunts place and everybody would come. Now they’re all passed away and the kids are scattered to the wind…

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sweetTtawney t1_j1o4r8m wrote

I know this feeling to well… such a sucky feeling. same exact plans every year until I turned 38. When my grandmother passed it was tough and our family holidays dissolved. This year was the first year my 20 year old son was not home Christmas Eve or Morning. I am happy he is growing in life and I missed him so very much. So conflicting! I hope you were able to have a happy day despite the changes you have been dealt. 💕

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fanrva t1_j1lwjiu wrote

Oh man, I feel that last part. Same here. Hope your memories of them stay strong.

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hugacrv t1_j1lzqzd wrote

No family in town so we’re taking a cheap flight to New Orleans today. Maybe gumbo for Xmas dinner?

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_sklarface_ t1_j1m2f72 wrote

I’m home alone today for the first Xmas in a long while after being so sick last week and deciding not to travel. As a Jewish person (happy eighth night!) it’s a great day to cuddle up with a book, eat Chinese food, and not have to be on anyone else’s schedule. We will open presents when my partner gets home from being w her family in NY. Thrilled she’s having a great time, and thrilled for myself too. Sending all of you warm holiday vibes and hope you get to celebrate on the timeline and with the energy that works best for you!

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Mentatminds t1_j1lna3t wrote

Playing Turok Dinosaur Hunter on Nintendo Switch bc this is the only free time I’ll have until ~ 36 hours from now. Bring on the family holiday parties!

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Rs90 t1_j1lzcje wrote

Hell yeah, Turok is sick. Turok 2 is one of my favorite games ever. Such a strange game lol.

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RadiantShirt2236 t1_j1m4lki wrote

breakfast and mimosas with my boyfriends family then making our way up to my parents this afternoon for dinner. My boyfriend surprised me with two vinyl albums i’ve been wanting so feeling very blessed today. Looking forward to the espresso martinis i’ll be having later

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disputing_stomach t1_j1lxqj9 wrote

It's such a change now that the kids are teenagers. When they were little, we had to tell them to wait, to NOT get up super early and run downstairs. Now, we agree on a time to wake them up after letting them sleep in. Everyone else is still in bed, me and the dogs are the only ones up.

We'll eventually have breakfast - homemade cinnamon rolls, bacon, eggs, fruit, maybe a mimosa or two - then start opening presents. No rush.

Then this afternoon we'll go over to my parent's for round 2 and a nice dinner that I don't have to cook.

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sunshinegator t1_j1m15r5 wrote

My husband gifted me a cold for Christmas, so I think I'll be laying around feeling sorry for myself today. Hopefully a shower and some cold medicine will perk me up.

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alexfromjupiter t1_j1lt9h2 wrote

finished wrapping my christmas presents last night, and now i’m hiding out in my boyfriends apartment to try abs avoid my family as much as possible today, i love them dearly, but i can only take so much of them at a time lol

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The_UnknownTA t1_j1luqwa wrote

Merry Christmas! I worked last Chstimas, so I know how sucky it is. I'm most likely going to browse the web. I'm debating if I should solo travel to NOLA on that holiday for the 16th.

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Catwymyn t1_j1lzzft wrote

Up early making cinnamon rolls. Merry Xmas RVA!

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LeicesterHoult t1_j1n4zc3 wrote

Got just a few degrees above freezing this afternoon to thaw our frozen water pipes. After showering in icy water yesterday and today, it’s a Christmas miracle. 🙌

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leethalweapons t1_j1lto8z wrote

Covid got us again. Grateful to spend time with my wife and our boys, but miss seeing the extended family on Christmas.

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plaidbirdbean t1_j1mi3qs wrote

Cozy day in with my boo. Pastries from Idle Hands, tea, video games, Legos later. All in all, a very pleasant Christmas indeed.

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xmittz t1_j1mqlb8 wrote

Why would you wish me a happy Honda Days when you know I celebrate Toyotathon

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suurahh t1_j1lqaia wrote

Waiting for my bf to wake up since he was at work until 1am last night. Not really excited to open anything this year cause I already know what it all is and yesterday my bf admitted to me that he forgot to buy the 3 things I had asked for so there's just shitty Amazon gifts my parents sent for me and all the cool stuff for my bf.

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rvauofrsol t1_j1lqm1u wrote

Wow, I'd be so heartbroken. You even told him what to buy. Damn.

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suurahh t1_j1m4b7b wrote

Yeah I was and he could tell. He ordered all the stuff to be delivered next week. Still a lil upset but at least it's coming now.

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ifweweresharks t1_j1mi91q wrote

I’m in a similar boat. I got my husband things he really really wanted, several of them, and I didn’t really get much. It was the same last night at my in-laws’. This is not a good Christmas for me.

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MadAtYouu t1_j1lr8ir wrote

Breakfast with the in-laws soon, then grandparents’ house, then back home to make a lasagna (just for the two of us) and pack for our upcoming move

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spaceforcefighter t1_j1lxfnr wrote

Merry Christmas all! After a hectic month, today may be the first truly relaxing day in ages. Sleeping in as kids are older, gifts, breakfast, watching football or a movie together, reading. Over to a friend’s for dinner so we don’t even have to clean up our mess. A rare treat!

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TellYourPupISaidHi t1_j1m0gwv wrote

Merry Christmas! My family is opening presents whenever my siblings emerge from their slumber, then I'm helping prepare a couple of side dishes to bring to the extended family dinner tonight. Someone woke up and took cold medicine at some point last night so hopefully we don't all come down with the plague!

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Asterion7 t1_j1mca6w wrote

Merry Christmas all

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No-Step3370 t1_j1lu1fj wrote

Core family is coming over for breakfast and presents this morning then off to my aunts for lunch with the extended fam. Heading to Florida tonight to see my partners family… a little disappointed it won’t be as warm there as I had hoped lol

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what-the-what24 t1_j1m8k93 wrote

Just finished opening gifts from Santa with my family and my sister and her family at their house. Now the first round of naps are happening before our parents arrive around midday to exchange more gifts and then make dinner.

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Moondinos t1_j1mitky wrote

Just got done unwrapping gifts with my mom. She made awesome breakfast casserole and we all had some sort of liquor coffee combo. Later I'm off to my dads for dinner and making some spicy mac

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blancamystiere t1_j1mqlgw wrote

I gave the cats half a bag of catnip and my chonky boy cat got all wild, went on a rampage against all wrapping paper, gift bags, and boxes, then ran in random zig zags for a bit before eating a ton of cat food then passing out. It’s been a good day so far

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phlipsidejdp t1_j1mulhr wrote

A quiet day at home. Stockings, then presents, then out traditional breakfast of egg and sausage bake with homemade cinnamon rolls. Then be comfy lumps till dinner time.

Hope everyone has the best day possible!

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Nancy_Wheeler t1_j1m8jn7 wrote

Just finished with presents, attempting to put everything together, one gift already doesn’t work (Nintendo Switch game if anyone has any tricks), making breakfast, then watching Xmas movies / football until it’s time to go to family dinner.

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ryseing t1_j1m9tjf wrote

>Nintendo Switch game if anyone has any tricks

Nintendo's servers are probably feeling the demand, happens every year.

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Grizlatron t1_j1mqrfi wrote

Made the figgy pudding last night and just assembled the Mac&Cheese. All that's left is making the hard sauce and my cooking is done. Our car is busted so we can't visit the in-laws... on one hand I'm bummed my husband won't be seeing his parents (they all seem ok with it, there was no wailing) but on the other hand, Thanksgiving was stripped of all joy because we ran around to both families. Feeling guilty and grateful in equal measure that I get to spend the whole day with my own family.

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PercyDovetonsils t1_j1mrh58 wrote

Headed over to our niece’s house this evening for dinner, and bless her heart for hosting since most of us aren’t up to doing it now. We don’t exchange gifts any more but it’ll be nice seeing family that we don’t see often.

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