Karen, the answers are:
yes
yes, and
yes

Enough silliness. The main meal isn't that much of a challenge, other than mashed root vegetable replacements, especially potato. It's that dang chocolate, eggnog and shortbread that's EVERYWHERE that presents a bit of a problem

I've got recipes saved from a variety of sources for alternates to traditional dishes where one really doesn't notice the difference much except for the shortbread, but I'm working on that one...). Stuffing, cranberry sauce/chutney, custard, etc.

There are so many more LC recipes out there that they've taken to being categorized! This year, my plan is (one week ahead perhaps) to have a fast search through Special Occasion recipes at LowCarbLuxury and CelebrateLowCarb, whip up a menu, and ta-da! only the cooking left to do.

And you? I would dearly love to know what YOUR plans are!