I don't remember how many years ago we started doing this ... but my favorite family cooking tradition was having a non-traditional Christmas meal that would involve everyone in the kitchen. I've always thought that it wasn't fair that one person got stuck in the kitchen while others socialized. NO FAIR!! Christmas of 2005 was the first Christmas that I shared this family tradition. My boyfriend and I made Cannelloni and tomato based fish soup (Pescatore') There is only so much turkey and ham that one can eat. ;-) I haven't had any extremes (yet). No substituting salt for sugar (i've heard about that happening) or leaving something unattended and it burnt/over cooked. I'll let you know when it does happen.