Invited to GF's Family for Xmas dinner! What to bring?

In terms of what to bring, unless you've been asked - don't try to add to the meal. It can give the hostess problems if she feels obligated to include it. Instead, a box of nice chocolates is always welcome. It can be added to the dessert menu, or the Mrs. can put it back and enjoy it later.

An alternative would be to send along a bouquet of flowers the week after. Flowers with a note of thanks is a lovely touch.

Enjoy the celebration. The first year I was invited to a Hanukkah celebration I was nervous about it ... the following year they put me in charge of the latkes!

texas - pu-lease. A guest should always bring something - wine, dessert, whatever. the GF can help you decide what is best.

Mrs. O - you must be joking. Is the GF Jewish? If she was would they celebrate Christmas? moron.

Buddy - good on ya for accepting the invite to her family's home for Christmas. A big bouquet of cut flowers is really keen. Suck up to the Mom, and you are golden. If there is a Granny there too, bring another bouquet for her. Dress like you would for a visit with Bubbe. Have fun! Mozel tov!

first of all, congratulations! meeting the parents for the first time is a BIG step, and one not to be taken lightly, so it's great to see you eager to impress! =]

first step, clothing! ask her what the attire is for the dinner. some people like it really casual and simple, some get really fancy. if her answer doesn't help at all or she gives you a line like "wear whatever you'd like, they'll love you no matter what" just ask her what she'll be wearing. if she says something like jeans and a tee shirt, i would show up in nice jeans and a button down shirt or a polo. if shes wearing a dress or black pants and a nice shirt, i would wear some nice khakis and a button down or polo.

now that that's out of the way, see if there's anything you can bring i.e. a dessert or side dish. usually christmas food is very similar to thanksgiving meals so corn, mashed potatos, green bean cassarole, you know the drill.

also, see if they're having a gift exchange or doing presents or anything. if they are, make sure to get her parents something. nothing too big, just like a gift card to a nearby restaurant or something. that'll surely get you on their good side.

lastly, just have a good time and be yourself! if she thinks you're ready to meet the family, you must be ready!

good luck and i hope all goes well! =]

Well first of all find out what her family is like...are they Jewish as well?...Are they Non-Jewish?

If they are non-Jewish, find out something interesting about them. This may help create small talk when you are among the family or if you find yourself alone with one or more of them at a time!!

But overall...just be yourself. Don't try to be a hero, or a knight in shining armour that is going to come and sweep their daughter off her feet!!! If you two are already dating, them you must have already made a connection with one another. Meeting the family is just a formality of the relationship.

Just have fun...enjoy dinner..and get to know one another!!

take a couple of good bottles of wine

less said the better

and wait for the questions about "do jews have xmas?"

and the jokes like" bet your not used to this?"

alcohol never improved any ones rational facilities, so say little dont get offened

Bring a bottle of wine or a dessert. You could also give a poinsettia or an amaryllis.