Invitation wording: WWYD

katarczyna

I am making invitations for our families for Christmas dinner.

They say "Please join us for Christmas dinner". I think it's silly to say "Sunday, December 25 at three o'clock" since everyone knows it's Christmas. But we usually have Christmas EVE, so I'm worried people might be confused anyway.

Would you risk looking dumb being repetitive, or assuming others are attentive enough to just know "Christmas dinner" means Christmas Day ?

KPSimon

I would write it out like you have "Sunday, December 25th"...doesn't seem dumb to me, esp since you said that you usually have Christmas Eve.  Nothing wrong with being specific and avoiding confusion in my world!

TarHeels&Rebels

KPSimon:

I would write it out like you have "Sunday, December 25th"...doesn't seem dumb to me, esp since you said that you usually have Christmas Eve.  Nothing wrong with being specific and avoiding confusion in my world!

This.  I think confusion between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners is legitimate.  

katarczyna

Thanks ladies! Will include the written out date then.

6fsn

I agree to write it out.  Or maybe say "Join us Christmas day for dinner."  (or something along those lines.

vjcjenn1

Please join us for dinner at 4 o'clock on Christmas day...

don't "christmas dinner" and you won't be repitive

magpie1127

I agree you should clarify, but I think it sounds redundant to say "Dec. 25th." I would just say, "Please join us for a family dinner on Christmas Day, 5:00 p.m." or whatever time it is.