Christmas morning can be a joyful occasion, and as loved ones gather around the table, you can contribute to the magic of the day with beautiful vintage wares and a tasty spread that keeps on giving. If you are looking to send your guests off with a small treat, homemade petite or mini bread loaves are simple yet thoughtful gifts. Use the gifts as part of your place settings at your table, or display them on a pretty cake plate or serving tray to be given to guests as they leave.
Whether you choose a simple or sophisticated Christmas brunch, the idea is to help cultivate a sense of warmth and love that can often elude us during the busy holiday season.
Set the Scene
Reflect the special nature of the day by using your best vintage pieces like silver serveware, your grandmother’s china and your favorite cake stands. To create contrast, don’t be afraid to use items that show their history. A rusty galvanized bucket repurposed as a vase creates a lovely vignette of shabby elegance. A vintage tin letter holder makes an endearing base for a place card setting. To top it all off, use lace ribbon, paper doilies and faux holly berries as accents for pops of festive color.
Low-fuss Feast
Just like your décor is a mix of styles, offer a spread with a variety of flavors, savory and sweet. This can be as involved or simple as you’d like. Make your own savory quiche or serve soft boiled eggs in those darling vintage egg cups you hardly use. For a seasonal treat and gift, use this delicious Cranberry Orange Christmas Bread recipe. Make in one loaf pan to include as part of your brunch spread, or if you bake them in a 9-cavity petite loaf pan, use them as individual sized favors. After wrapping them in cellophane to keep them fresh, simply wrap them with an inexpensive paper doily and secure each with a pretty ribbon and a small sprig of faux holly berries.
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHRISTMAS BREAD
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Note: Leave fresh cranberries whole if baking large loaves.
For the orange glaze:
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