May your blessing be upon all who gather around this tree, all who keep the Christmas festival by its lights. We wait for the coming of the Christ, the days of everlasting justice and of peace.

Christmas prayers are generally centered on acknowledging ... The bread of life for the hungry. In the winter, when trees are bare, You give us the most succulent spiritual fruit.

Holy Christmas tree within our home ... Rick Renner Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day and the many blessings You’ve given us. Grant us a restful night of sleep as we await the ...

All. Amen. (Sprinkles tree with holy water.) Then the family can sing a song, an Advent carol, if it knows one, then it is time to bless the crib and eat Christmas Eve supper.

The Blessing of Christmas is a timeless phenomenon that ... As December unfolds, homes are adorned with twinkling lights, evergreen trees, and festive decorations, creating an enchanting ...

What was Christmas like in pioneer Litchfield? In Litchfield and most pioneer villages in the mid-1800s, Christmas customs had begun to become more and more like they are today. Back then, trees ...