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Holiday Open House
I mentioned this to MH yesterday and I think we're on the fence about having one. We've never before, but it'd be great to be able to see at least some of our friends/family during the holidays. We would probably just do it on a Sunday and have it for a few hours so people could "stop by" if they have a chance. Thoughts?
Pros and cons:
Pro: Get to see some family/friends, even if not all of them. That's more than we've seen the past 2 holiday seasons. Even if it just ends up being a few neighbors and 1-2 friends, that's what the holidays are to me - a houseful of people we love.
Con: People are BUSY this time of year, so we probably wouldn't get to see many, if any. I'm sure others are like this, but you say "We should get together during the holidays" but people are too busy!
Pro: I'd get to make lots of yummy treats/food and I LOVE feeding people and entertaining.
Con: If I make a lot of food and then no one shows up, as MH pointed out, I'll be disappointed. I can take leftover food to work, but it's a lot of time and some money to put it all together... only to take to work. 
Pro: I love entertaining and if even 5-10 people are able to make it, it has the potential to make my holiday season what I've always imagined since my family isn't close anymore and that makes me sad.
Con: It's irritating when people say they'll be somewhere and then don't show up. This happens ALL THE TIME... and the holiday season is often MUCH worse.
Re: Holiday Open House