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[meallen616]

Everybody,

[San Antonio Gal]

Can you bring a desert @Luvsmyfam ?

[gidgetgh]

I refuse to have that much angst over a meal. The holidays can be stressful enough for some people. 1 meal out of 21 meals each week. I swear, have grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream for dessert. It really really doesn't matter in the grand scheme. 

Signed, Gidget who, admittedly, is waiting for the holidays to be over. 

[Bri369]

What does "NADA" even mean in this context?  Can't the OP contribute something before she goes to work or bring something after work?   

[DREAMON]

We have family members that work on Christmas Eve and still bring  desserts, beverages, side dishes etc.

I guess your Mom has a set menu.

Happy Holidays! 

[ValuSkr]

Maybe you can take something store-bought.  The others won't care.  They'll appreciate the thought.

[PinkyPetunia]

I'm sure your parents don't care if you bring anything or not, but I'd never go empty handed.  It takes no effort to bring a cake or pie purchased in advance.

Think it's going to be stale by the time it's eaten?  Freeze it.  That's what I do and it turns out fine.  I don't want to battle the grocery stores on Christmas eve.

[Estellee]

Enjoy your dinner with your parents, you are very lucky to still have them @Luvsmyfam 

[teganslaw]

I wasn't sure what "sammies" meant until a poster mentioned sandwiches. I've seen the name but never understood it.  I think NADA means that the OP isn't bringing anything. I don't know the situation well enough to comment further..

[spumoni99]

I can't imagine parents that age cooking a holiday dinner, too bad everyone can't pitch in and buy premade or go out. I hope everyone else does the clean up at least.  Once I turned 25 I took over the holiday meals.