Complement this eagerly anticipated day with a robust breakfast amid the company of those you love. On the following pages, find inspiration for a merry tablescape and a heartwarming Christmas morning menu.
COMFORT & JOY
It’s bright and early, but spirits are boisterous—ready to embark on the revelry we await all year. Keep the ambience cozy with table décor to match the festal mood with red, green, gold, and classic holly motifs on the linens and china.
Striped napkins provide a contrasting pattern, while translucent dinner dishes and goblets add a subtle verdant touch alongside lustrous chargers and flatware. A tray topped with a cedar wreath holds potted amaryllis, red tulips, and a medley of ornaments, swirls of ribbon, and pears that hint at the meal ahead.
CHRISTMAS MORNING MENU
Classic brunch staples get flavorful spins, from a colorful egg scramble with white Cheddar, tomato, and spinach to breakfast sausage mixed with rosemary.
Warm happy hearts with a citrusy apple cider and Anjou pears drenched in a spiced maple syrup blend, sprinkled with pecan halves, and baked to bubbling perfection.
A buttery cinnamon bread wreath with sugared cranberries, orange zest, and fresh mint is an indulgence that perfectly suits the jolly occasion.
Recipe Development by Taylor Franklin Wann
Food Styling by Kathleen Kanen
Styling by Mary Beth Jones
Photography by Jim Bathie
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