A holiday morning is, if nothing else, an excuse to eat a fabulous brunch. In my family, the ultimate Christmas morning breakfast must include my mom's cinnamon rolls. In my own adult household, I haven't quite settled on my own tradition yet (although these extra-spicy cinnamon rolls are also a favorite).

But one thing I won't be doing is cooking on Christmas morning itself. A good holiday brunch recipe is, invariably, make-ahead. Here are five brunch recipes that will let you satisfy and delight your holiday buddies while letting you relax in your jammies and enjoy opening your presents.

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