do ahead christmas dinner

The smell of fresh-baked cookies fills the air as Mrs. Claus prepares a festive Christmas dinner for the elves and Santa. The table is set with red-and-white checkered tablecloths, festive candles, and a centerpiece of holly and mistletoe. Each elf is served a generous helping of roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy, along with a side of cranberry sauce. For dessert, there are Christmas cookies and eggnog. Santa takes his place at the head of the table, looking out at the smiling faces of his beloved elves.