have had THE big celebration. First of all, we eat a big meal which
entails a big clean-up after wards. At about this time, the kids all
start to whine and carry on, "Is it time to open presents yet?" Not
even close, so they discover. This night is not about presents. It is
about waiting and waiting and waiting because a lot of things need to
happen. First there is the "talent show" which gets bigger and bigger
every year because everybody thinks they're talented. Whether it
be a trio of violins or a trio of guitars, it doesn't really matter,
because whatever is played is unrecognizable as a song anyway.
Still, when dad starts to play an old-time tune on the trumpet, we
feel the need to get up and waltz around the living room as if we
were at Saltaire in the '50's. After a dramatic yet sarcastic "poem
reading" by Poulsen and Dave, and a scripture or two about the
true meaning of Christmas, the children are unleashed so that they
may find their dreams come true behind the fancy wrapping paper.
The best part about this Christmas celebration is that we are always
together, despite the entertainment.
1 comment:
Dave's reading of Luke 2 is always the best. The entertainment was especially fun to watch. We love Christmas Eve
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