Celebrate!

I will be off for a few days, dedicating this time to my family and friends. Tonight, my dear friend Anna is hosting a big, elaborate, twelve course, Polish style Christmas Eve dinner called Wigilia. It is the most important evening in the whole year for us and everybody is waiting for it with joyful anticipation. The dress code is formal (yes, men in suits) and many of the dishes are only eaten on this day. There is no meat but variety of fish grilled, baked and in gelatin, poppy seeds in different forms, mushroom pierogies, red beet soup and kutia (sweet grain pudding). Aside from plenty of yummy food, there will be wine and laughter, telling stories by the fire and games for the kids. It is always a magical evening and it never fails to make me feel enveloped in traditions and wrapped in kindness and generosity of people close to my heart.

my daughter and memory of the last year's magic

May most of your wishes come true! 
Not all, so we still have some dreams to guide us on our journey into the future.  

Happy Holidays!!!

Where are you celebrating this year?