Christmas Eve is an important night for my family. We all attend church together and have our family Christmas. I put together dishes that can be made in advance to cut down on the hustle and bustle. Plus, this is one night I don’t want to spend in the kitchen. I want dishes that are easy, informal and good. The meal is served buffet style.
I prepared all the food early in the day. Swiss and Ham pie, orange slices, grape salad and the tomatoes will be wrapped and kept in the refrigerator. I’ll take the tomatoes out as we are leaving for church and let them come to room temperature. As soon as we arrived back home, I’ll reheat the Swiss and Ham Pies.
I’m happy to share with you our menu for Christmas Eve Supper.
Fresh Orange Slices
Dear Syrup and Biscuits friends,
My family and I wish you all the good blessings of the season. May your hearts be filled with the Spirit and your homes filled with happiness. You have enriched my life more than you can imagine. Your words inspire me and bless me a thousand times a day. We share stories of love, kindness, sweet memories and goodness and hold true to the belief that people are intrinsically good. Sometimes life isn’t kind and the goodness is overshadowed with bitterness and fear, but, we still believe in the basic goodness of people.
Thank you for inviting me into your hearts and your lives. I’m amazed by your generosity and sweet spirit!
There’s always room in my heart and my kitchen for one more. I can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store for us!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Love,
Jackie
I’m Jackie Garvin, the personality behind the blog. Being born and raised in Alabama and entrenched in southernism was a gift. It gave me an identity. I am part of a culture that embraces gracious hospitality, manners, love of God and country, frugality, family values and good honest food. That’s who I am and that’s what I’m all about. 
Mary says
December 24, 2011 at 12:38 pmMenu sounds great! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!! Happy New Year!!!!!!
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 12:42 pmMerry Christmas, Mary! 🙂
Valerie Gardner says
December 24, 2011 at 12:46 pmMerry Christmas, Jackie! Thanks for all you do…and for who you are!
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 12:53 pmMerry Christmas, Val! Let me know when you come to FL. 🙂
Tom says
December 24, 2011 at 12:52 pmThank you Jackie for inviting me into your heart and home. May your heart and family be filled with the Spirit and your home filled with the warmth of happiness & love..Merry Christmas and Have a wonderful Holiday!
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 12:53 pmMerry Christmas, Tom! 🙂
Jean says
December 24, 2011 at 1:10 pmYour supper sounds wonderful. My friend, the merriest of Christmases to you and your family.
God bless you!
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 1:19 pmMerry Christmas to you, sweet Jean! 🙂
Michele says
December 24, 2011 at 1:38 pmJackie, I can almost picture the whole Christmas Eve celebration! You are richly blessed in so very many ways! Your Christmas Wish left me teary-eyed… seems like I say that to you pretty often! But that’s okay. The tears are because you touch my heart.
I count my blessings quite often these days, and having your friendship is way up there! How blessed we are to be able to communicate across the miles with folks who share our values, beliefs, and ethics. The food connection helps too 🙂
There is no doubt about it – you and yours will have a most beautiful, joyous and blessed Christmas celebration! Thanks for doing all you do and most of all, for being who you are. xoxo
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 2:50 pmMerry Christmas, Michele! 🙂
Mary Ann says
December 24, 2011 at 1:52 pmMerry Christmas Jackie! We are headed to church today too with fondue for supper afterwards. Then tomorrow a big brunch here with all the kids and grandkids. Then they all head off to inlaws and we collapse. so much fun! The happiest of days to you Jackie, love , laughter and always good food with family and friends. (PS I am finishing my last baking!!)
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 2:49 pmMerry Christmas, Mary Ann! 🙂
Margaret says
December 24, 2011 at 2:32 pmMerry Christmas Jackie and family. Syrup and Biscuits has quickly become a part of my day and you have touched my heart with your writing and all the heartful thoughts you share with us. May your Christmas be filled with love and family and your New Year be truly a blessed one. Thank you for the gift of just being you!! Margaret and Al
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 2:48 pmMerry Christmas, Margaret and Al! 🙂
Danny Taylor says
December 24, 2011 at 2:58 pmMenu does sound wonderful and inviting as does the family fun. From our family to yours we wish you all the very best for this Christmas season. Praying that the reason for the season will catch fire round the world and bring us much needed peace on this troubled earth. May your blessing be many and you troubles few, God loves you and we do too!!!
Love you all Jackie!!
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 5:48 pmMerry Christmas, Danny! Much love from our house to yours! 🙂
Connie Lee says
December 24, 2011 at 3:43 pmMerry Christmas to you and all your family from the Lee family in North Carolina! I hope you make some beautiful memories to share with us. We enjoy reading your posts so very much!
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 5:47 pmMerry Christmas, Connie! 🙂
Deb says
December 24, 2011 at 5:25 pmYour menu sounds wonderful. We had our gathering with our kids while at my parents as out oldest daughter has a severe fracture in the back of her leg and is using a wheelchair. One less home she had to get into, therefore we won’t have the kids and their husband/significant other here tomorrow. That’s Ok as it was easier for Jessica. Have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year. My best to your family. We are going to my daughter’s inlaws’ church program for Christmas Eve.
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 5:44 pmMerry Christmas, Deb! 🙂
Colleen says
December 24, 2011 at 8:29 pmMerry Christmas Jackie! Your words and thoughts have enriched and inspired me. I so enjoy reading your thoughts, memories and recipes. Thank you for sharing a part of your wonderful spirit with the world. I wish you a day filled with blessings and love… Merry Christmas!!
Jackie Garvin says
December 24, 2011 at 8:38 pmMerry Christmas, Colleen! 🙂