Our Christmas Eve celebration with Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie Mel started with the 5 p.m. service at Real Life Church.For the special occasion, all children over 24 months were in with the adults for the main service. The children were all invited to the front while one of the pastors read the Christmas story from Luke.
Cora did pretty well for the rest of the service, considering she is used to her kid-friendly 2-year-old Sunday School class. The music and message were great, as always.
Then, it was time for food and fun at home. Trader Joe's catered our evening, and all was yummy.
We started with the English tradition of opening Christmas crackers - see top photo - and then wearing the paper crowns they contained while we read the silly jokes.
Then it was time for presents, with Cora playing Santa. Cora finished her Advent calendar, and found some very pretty bracelets along with her chocolate coin in the "24" pocket.
Before bed, Cora and Stace prepared a snack and note for Santa/Father Christmas.
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