There are some of recipes I love and use often:
Christmas Float
1 can coke or Dr Pepper
3 scoops of ice cream – chocalote or vanilla
4 cherries
2 red and green gum drops
red and green M&M’s
whipped cream topping

Put ice cream in cup. pour soda on it. then add the whipped cream, cherries and candy.

Christmas Party Mints
1 (lb) pkg powdered sugar
1/2 C margarine, softened
2 T evaporated milk
4 to 5 drops of peppermint flavoring
Few drops of desired food coloring

1.Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat at high speed until well blended; then knead until smooth.
2.Shape mints in rubber candy molds, and place on baking sheets.
3.Cover with a paper towel, and let stand overnight to harden.

Makes: 8 1/2 to 9 dozen mints.

Father Christmas Salad
In traditional Christmas colors of green, white and red, this is full of seasonal good cheer.

1 can (15 oz/ 425 g) lychees in heavy syrup
1 can (15 oz/ 425 g) stoneless red cherries in syrup
4 tablespoons of Cointreau or Kirsch
1/2 oz/ 15 g unsalted pistachio nuts
Boiling water

1. Tip both fruits, with syrup, into a large dish; glass for preference so that the colors can show through.
2. Add liquer and toss gently yo mix.
3. Blanch pistachios by covering with boiling water and leaving for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water.
4. Slide off skins then finely chop. Sprinkle over top of salad. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.