Christmas Eve

Tonight we will all gather at our holiday rental house- my children, my husband, my brothers and sister and all their partners, two mothers, and two dogs.

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:
Normally, just before serving our Christmas Eve Supper, we would light the advent wreath. I decided not to transport my advent wreath to our rental house- this year I will light it a final time when I return on Monday.

I will also light a 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.

3. Hang our stockings with care.

Last year's stockings