In many other cultures there are celebrations that are not centered on food. Dancing, singing and body adornment are the common activities
. Although now that I think about it there usually is a feast in there somewhere.
Oh well, couldn't imagine my family dancing around the Christmas tree with their faces painted
. Now I could very well see DH and I doing this (particularly after a bit of bourbon). We haven't got a firm plan for New Year's eve yet (darn northern Ontario folks can't make up their blankety blank minds about anything until the last minute) so maybe I'll suggest it
Dagmar (snow is coming tonite - yikes!)