The gathering took place 24/12-24. Six people we were: Spice, Sugar, Serious, Smiles, Science and myself. Snow was missing.
Allow me to introduce the cast.
Spice and Sugar are getting a divorce, Serious is Sugar's boyfriend, I am Spice's girlfriend, Smiles is the partner of Serious, Science is the in-married cousin of Spice and chosen cousin of mine.
Science is a former Muslim, Serious is in the process of becoming a Jew, Spice has a connection to Christianity, and I represented the heathens.
We had a lovely Germanic meal (Raclette), nice conversation, all dressed up. Presents were exchanged, I felt like a child again (in a good way), formed bonds deepened and good times were had. All I missed was Snow.
I also made us all into a D&D 5e party.
Sugar: Knowledge Domain Cleric.
Serious: Bard.
Smiles: Wild Magic Sorcerer.
Science: Wizard.
Spice: Ranger.
And myself: Great Old One Warlock.
An all very magic heavy party.