How does one celebrate Christmas in the bush?

Well, there is a lot of baking, cooking, and washing of dishes. I tried a new cookie recipe--'Russian Cigarettes', and while I like them, they are a bit more work than I think I'm willing to go to every year. Having a proper non-stick baking mat would also probably make these a bit easier to pull off.

Another thing you do is finish off some Christmas presents. Like a cowl for Jill,

Ent fingerless gloves for Bethany,

And socks for Beth.

There was a progressive breakfast on Christmas morning that involved some lovely fruit in orange bowls at Jills,

and Breakfast Casserole and Southern Boiled Custard at my place among other lovely things.

I've been going on a finishing spree--pictures of that will follow in a later post as well as some of the DREADFUL knitting patterns I found while clearing out my sewing room.

Parting shot: My puppy is ADORABLE!