The Annual English Christmas Tea at Thelma's

Every year, for the past several years, our book club has gathered at our dear friend Thelma Bethel's (who is now in her 80's and still partying hardy) for our annual English Christmas tea. She is originally from England so taught us how it is done. For the past few years, we have helped make her delicious recipes and she gives us cookie bags to take extra's home. Sylvia graciously types all the recipe's in a book for us. Her home is decorated just beautiful and she always has out her special manger scene ( that her son made when he was a boy) Her sweet daughters always come to help her entertain us. We usually read a Christmas story and discuss....but then spend the most time munching on all kinds of wonderful goodies. Her cute husband Pete, stands out in freezing cold in front of their town home with ear muffs and gloves helping us to find a parking space. It is a wonderful day and we all look so forward to it every year. Thank you Thelma for your many kindnesses and warm hospitality . We love you and love coming to the special English tea every year. xoxo