Christmas EveOn Christmas Eve, we set the mood for the season. There is a Christmas advent book I made years ago in Young Womens, which I still use to this day. Each day in December there is a story, a song, a spiritual thought, and a scripture. The wonderful tradition ends on Christmas Eve with a story, and poem. This is followed by the hymn Silent Night, and of course ends with the reading of Luke. Wince we had picked out our evening gifts the FHE before, we opened presents, and shared a family moment in reflection of the most special gift, the gift of our Savior.
Then it's a prayer, and babies to bed in anticipation of tomorrow. This night was also spent playing games with friends, but that is how holidays need be spent.
Day 185 - 25 December, 2009
For unto us, a child is bornChristmas Day starts with Stockings and Sticky buns. If we had a nativity, this would be when Jesus is placed inside. After much play, and discussion of the gift of eternal life, we do the mandatory round of presents until there are no more gifts under the tree.
Generally, it would be after Christmas dinner when we would write thank you notes for the lovelies we've received, but we had company for dinner, and so (because of our traveling) we will be doing that for FHE upon our return.
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