Well, it wasn't this Xmas, but years ago, my SIL put the turkey in the
oven for the big family feast -- then forgot to turn the oven on (she
had two ovens and was using the second as well). Don't ask me how she
didn't notice for hours. We ate late that night.

Rushing never helps in the kitchen. A year ago I had the apple pie
crusts neatly wrapped (if not securely) in saran wrap, all rested and
ready to be rolled. I grabbed one of those babies to get that pie
going, and it slipped out of my hands, sprawling all over the floor.

I've learned even if the dinners aren't perfect, the mistakes usually
give us a good laugh.