Potluck Christmas Eve Brunch

by Lara M.
(Charlotte, NC)

Trying to plan a get together with your friends around the holidays can be difficult. Not only do the weekends tend to fill up very quickly with respective work events, but also family obligations and trips further cut into available dates. Not only may finding an open date that everyone can attend be difficult but you also may be without your best friends help because she had a family gathering.

Instead of stressing yourself out before you even get started, I suggest that you consider hosting a Potluck Christmas Eve Brunch so that every guest brings something to share. If you want to create a suggestion of menu suggestions it may make it easier to make sure all your favorites are included. Some of my favorites have been stuffed French-toast, scones with homemade lemon curd, smoked salmon with cream cheese, almond pastries, sausage and egg casseroles, bacon wrapped dates and scotch eggs!

Decorating for this event is a snap because more than likely you already have your tree up. Since you will be inviting your close friends and family, you should not lack in offers to help you straighten up. After coffee is served, those that don't have to rush off to buy last minute gifts can kick back, relax, play games and trade stories. This is a wonderful tradition that I have shared with my friends for many years.