oh yeah, we're also supposed to host a dessert party - my bright idea opening my mouth about that a couple years ago - but we've been let off the hook due to home remodeling and being super busy.
The "dessert party" is a tradition in my family, about a week before xmas. Usually people who can't make it on the 25th show up, and everyone brings a dessert. The women make such a to do with their fancy desserts, and the men usually just gaze at all the sweets and everyone gets sick to their stomach by the end of the party. Its great.
maybe next year, but we'll probably still be "remodeling!" haha