Happy Christmas from Polar Bear Desire!

I should be a polar bear, but it’s impossible…

God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay,
Remember, Christ, Our Saviour
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan’s power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy…

Short Hills, New Jersey looking west, 25 December 2011, 4:43pm

This is my favorite Christmas carol.

Christmas Eve Silver Polar Bear Extravaganza

This year I hosted Christmas Eve dinner at my house- carrot orange soup, salad, leg of lamb with white beans, roasted beets and roasted string beans.  The table was set with Limoges and Royal Doulton plates and a variety of 19th century and early 20th century flatware in both sterling and plate.

I had to rent an 8’ table and 4 gilt ballroom chairs as there were 9 of us at dinner.  It all worked out well and a lovely evening was had by all.

I should be a polar bear, but it’s impossible…