Christmas Eve Tablescape 2017

This year I opted to not have red in the main  Christmas decor and I have to say I have missed it.  The Christmas Eve table just seemed to fit the bill for red.

 The lantern is from Pier 1, it is one of my all time fav ones.   It has certainly gotten a work out this year as I've kept it on rotation this entire holiday season.

My dear Mother in law gifted me the Christmas china over several years.  I love pulling these out each year and serving our family meal.  The captain's place setting is just a bit different than the others.  Using a gold place mat makes the red charger pop. 

 

As I write this post I have absolutely no idea what I'll serve the family.  We will head to Christmas Eve services and then look at lights in our neighborhood...then home for dinner.  What do you all do for Christmas eve?