Christmas Eve

My family is arriving today, and I’m excited! I have everything ready (not really), and now I just get to do some more waiting.

Agenda tonight:
1. Put Baby Jesus in the manger:

Of course, Baby Jesus must arrive in His crib tonight! 

I believe that we all have that of God within, and I generally picture it as Light, but the Christ Child is another wonderful image. At Advent, I am a baby again, waiting for birth into wisdom and grace.


2. Light the Christ candle:
Just before serving our Christmas Eve Supper, we will light the advent wreath, and also a large white candle, commonly called the Christ Candle. It is re-lit each night until the Epiphany to represent Christ's Light and in order to help guide the Magi to the manger.

4. Hang your stockings with care.