22 December – a Christmas Carol Service …. or two!
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22 December – a Christmas Carol Service …. or two!

Today was a day of two contrasting Christmas carol services in our church. This morning over 100 children and teens led our Sunday School carol service. They shared through reading, songs, prayers and drama the true meaning of Christmas. The Beginners and P2/3 sections were dressed appropriately for dramatizing the nativity …. the usual Mary,…

14 December – a 16th birthday party and a Christmas Ball
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14 December – a 16th birthday party and a Christmas Ball

Last night our eldest daughter had her 16th birthday party at our house (she turns 16 during this coming week). She chose to have mini chocolate cupcakes and mini lemon cupcakes (with one large lemon cupcake in the middle) instead of a traditional cake. As is now a birthday tradition, we borrowed a chocolate fountain…

10 December – O Christmas Tree …… Christmas Tree Festival in Lisburn
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10 December – O Christmas Tree …… Christmas Tree Festival in Lisburn

One of my favourite things to look at over Christmas is Christmas trees, so of course I could resist visiting the Christmas Tree Festival in Lisburn Cathedral. I have heard of Christmas Tree festivals before, but this was the first one I had the opportunity to visit. The sign outside informed us that the “Journey…