Christmas table

[marypoppins38]

Originally Posted by EssexSue

It's time Ike this I wish I'd kept late mils hostess trolley.
Maybe I'll clear the sideboard.

When I was younger and more enthusiastic I made a table decoration with candles and everything. My mum managed to burn her arm on it. Not badly but if it had caught her sleeve it could have been very different.

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I remember going out for a Christmas meal some years ago to a local pub with the mums from school. There was about 15 of us and the tables were set beautifully with candles etc. However, we had paper napkins and tablecloths someone's napkin caught one of the candle. I honestly have never seen a table go up in flames as fast, it was really scary. Luckily my friend had the quick reaction to throw the contents of the ice buckets we had over it to put it out.
I only use the artificial candles now as a result. The good ones are very realistic.

[Gryff]

I only use artificial ones as well on the table mantel in arrangements etc you get some really good ones now I’ve even got a few rechargeable ones as well

[Colette-S]

Originally Posted by TheHughesCrew

I've got 18 on Boxing Day... my mum's coming round on Christmas Eve to help set the table. We're like you, Sue, can't have too much on the table as there's so many dishes 🙈😂. But I've got loads of little felt holly leaves, mini baubles, and Christmassy 'sprinkles'. I've got some little domed light up figures with Christmas scenes inside, and some tiny Christmas tree string lights. I've got loads of Spode Christmas Tree crockery, but not enough for 18! So the 'best' china will come out of the sideboard! I've got some lovely Villeroy and Boch serving platters, some Pampered Chef plates, Sarah Miller platters and cutlery. And 2 canteens of extra cutlery will come out from under the stairs. I've got a set of 12 Christmas glasses, and some extra random ones... and a big Snowman juice container with a tap on it for the kids. I've got a couple of small boxes of Christmas Jokes that are like cracker jokes that will be read out... it's basically a memory game as we have the same boxes every year 😂. I've got a lovely table runner with Robins on, which won't stretch the whole way but will cover a fair bit, and I usually get a couple those 'feel like linen' disposable table cloths from Sainsbury's, usually white with snowflakes or similar.

It sounds like a right mish mash 🙈😂 but will look festive and fun 🎄❄️⛄️

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Oh tho sounds gorgeous! All my favourite type of stuff!

[EssexSue]

Originally Posted by marypoppins38

I remember going out for a Christmas meal some years ago to a local pub with the mums from school. There was about 15 of us and the tables were set beautifully with candles etc. However, we had paper napkins and tablecloths someone's napkin caught one of the candle. I honestly have never seen a table go up in flames as fast, it was really scary. Luckily my friend had the quick reaction to throw the contents of the ice buckets we had over it to put it out.
I only use the artificial candles now as a result. The good ones are very realistic.

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I was debating the Next ones.
My daughter has some not Christmassy tho out all year round.

[Colette-S]

I’m hosting this year. I have my table planned out and im now feeling I should up my game after reading Hughescrews post.
I usually have sparkly teal with silver and an odd bit of black. Time to think …..

[Gryff]

Sue I have a hostess tray I use all the time if the family are here takes about 10 mins to heat up and I put my own serving bowls on it on the kitchen worktop again something my mother bough me and I though I’ll never use that famous last words
Unfortunately I don’t think they make them now

[Colette-S]

Originally Posted by Gryff

Sue I have a hostess tray I use all the time if the family are here takes about 10 mins to heat up and I put my own serving bowls on it on the kitchen worktop again something my mother bough me and I though I’ll never use that famous last words
Unfortunately I don’t think they make them now

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They do Helen! TJ Hughes have them, I use one. My mum also bought mine 😊

[EssexSue]

Originally Posted by Colette-S

They do Helen! TJ Hughes have them, I use one. My mum also bought mine 😊

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I can't buy one after ditching his mother's. 😂

[Gryff]

Sometimes Mother now best my sister uses mothers hostess trolley she has a huge dinning room though

[happytraveller]

Another greedy one here That’s exactly what we do, the food is laid out in the kitchen and then people bring it through to the living room otherwise it just wouldn’t all fit. It all laid out buffet style

Originally Posted by HelenLime

If you are greedy we are even greedier. I’ve given up trying to fit the serving dishes on the dining table. Instead I lay the food out on the kitchen table then people serve themselves and bring their plates in to the dining room. I only put gravy and condiments on the dining table.

I guess if I made the amount of food we actually eat it would fit, but I was raised to believe that undercatering is a crime against one’s family and guests. Nothing gets wasted mind you, we love the leftovers.

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