"This past one, a couple of my friends asked if they could bring a friend or two … or three the day of the dinner." ...

beyond planning the dinner, gifts, and outfits, the celebration of Christmas should focus on the Birth of the Savior. Amidst the joy and festivities of this season, take a moment for this prayer ...

A family or group of friends may set aside time before a meal, like sharing a Christmas prayer for dinner, or receive a Christmas blessing at a specific point, like at the end of their gathering.