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Don't skip it. Maintain the tradition. Your dad would want that. Set up the tree or get a smaller or miniature tree. Minimize the work you have to do. You don't say where you live but if there's a Bob Evans around ( as already suggested) they do a great packaged meal you can pre-order. We've done that for the last several years and it's great.
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Tray tables and corny old Christmas movies in the living room. My idea of a Heavenly holiday.

Holiday BRUNCH for the big meal of the day.

Jig saw puzzle teams, then soup and sandwiches and dessert.

Morning Cookie Bake for the ladies, prepared casserole, cookies, fruit and beverages for dessert at mid afternoon.

Invite a pleasant single person or couple to share the day with you all. It won’t feel as diminished if someone new and fun is there.

The dining room was the happiest place in my house and I my heart, until Aunt Kay died. Put your Christmas Tree there, and eat in some other part of the house.

Break the mold! Some time in the future, your loss won’t seem quite as fresh, and you can reintroduce some of the special old traditions.
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DILKimba Sep 2020
What wonderful ideas!!!
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It is okay to lose it and miss your dad.

I recommend doing something that is fun for everyone and honors your dads memory. Funny stories that involve him, extreme stunts you pulled as a child and how he dealt with it and such things.

The 1st everything is so very hard. Accept that and you will be better prepared for the rollercoaster of emotions.

I am sorry for your loss and I pray that you find a way to celebrate that helps everyone heal a little bit.
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I see no problem in going to a nice restaurant and let them do the cooking. We have places that cater meals. Bob Evans for one does a great job. Cracker Barrel is another place.
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