Traditional Christmas Dinner

It is interesting to think of the traditional Christmas dinner  - and wonder where some of the famous things came from.  In talking with Doug's parents, not sure that all of these were long-established traditions since childhood, since Dec 24 was Grandma Beryl Woodward's birthday, which often dominated the Woodward family celebrations.

The twice-baked potatoes go way back to Grandma Anna Lea Willits
The ham we have always had ham, going back to the Iowa farm, often home grown.
The frozen fruit salad was from Aunt Elaine Penn - likely starting about 1980 during sabbatical.
The Oreo Cookie Frozen Dessert came from Riley & Ruth Case's house, who had shared the recipe from Tuckie Lindholm circa 1980s. 

The Swedish Tea ring also dates back to the Iowa farm and Doug's mom's childhood.

. . .the big relish tray has fallen by the wayside, apparently - but we do have the Christmas placemats and napkins which Doug's mom has lovingly made.