I'm curious what the Yule Feast consist of for you guys? Esp the "not nearly enough apples, potatoes, or cheese". I looked it up on wikipedia (this a Germanic traditions? really? o.O) but I've the feeling what it says there has not much in common with your Yule Feast.
My family isn't religious at all. We used to put up a Christmas tree (but we got those you can plant in your garden later and since that is full now we don't bother with a tree anymore) and exchange gifts on the 24th (which we later changed to a family shopping trip either between the years or early January, with the day starting with going out for breakfast). Actually for us it's more of a family day with lots of good food and a strict "no fights" rule. Food gets prepared together and we talk about the year or whatever interesting things happened we want to share. This is mostly because after 4 weeks of Christmas Market we need a less hectic day and some time with the family outside of work. To a sense it's more a "thank gawd the (work) season is over!! ... still can't believe we survived Christmas Market". ;)
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My family isn't religious at all. We used to put up a Christmas tree (but we got those you can plant in your garden later and since that is full now we don't bother with a tree anymore) and exchange gifts on the 24th (which we later changed to a family shopping trip either between the years or early January, with the day starting with going out for breakfast). Actually for us it's more of a family day with lots of good food and a strict "no fights" rule. Food gets prepared together and we talk about the year or whatever interesting things happened we want to share. This is mostly because after 4 weeks of Christmas Market we need a less hectic day and some time with the family outside of work. To a sense it's more a "thank gawd the (work) season is over!! ... still can't believe we survived Christmas Market". ;)