We always opened our presents on Christmas morning, which, when we were
kids, really could mean the night before (mom, dad, the sun's coming
up, it's Christmas morning!).

We had a box of See's candy on the table that got opened on Xmas
morning, stockings with oranges and apples, walnuts on the table.

I seem to remember lots of football on tv.

We didn't live near relatives, so we spent the day playing with all the
gifts. Later, my brother and sister and I (and our families) would
come to my parents house to open gifts and have dinner.

For dinner, we'd have roast beef and a ham, green beans or peas, mashed
potatoes, cranberry sauce, pies, etc. Usually pretty basic foods since
everyone was so picky.

Now I make a pork loin marinated overnight, roasted until it falls
apart. delicious. Scalloped potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce. An
apple pie. It's a good meal. I still box a small box of See's.