The churches are smart to have the Christmas Eve Service at 4:00, and they are even smarter when the preacher speaks for five minutes and the whole service lasts 45 minutes. The church was packed. Late arrivals were forced to sit in the choir stalls. One of the nicest part of the service was to hear the chirping of the little children, all over the huge church.
All the Creath and Dickie families sat together, in one long row. It was the same for all the families, who had gathered together from all parts of the country to worship on Christmas Eve. We sang eight carols and two separate solos pieces. It was lovely and festive and reverent. The children were attentive and well behaved and everyone was surprised to discover that at 4:45 we were walking out.
Christina's Mother Linda took us all out to dinner at their favorite Japanese restaurant. She had pre ordered so when we all arrived and sat down, the food just started coming..and coming...and coming. The food was delicious and we ate it all, much to my surprise. Our group consisted of 7 adults and 5 children although Kate and Mary Frances are almost adults. The choice of restaurants was excellent. Very few people dine out on Japanese food on Christmas Eve, so we had the restaurant to ourselves.
When we got home, Molly scurried around setting up cookies and a note for Santa. After we left, Christina will read The Night Before Christmas, then Molly would be keen to sleep, as she knows that Santa does not come until children go to sleep. Our Christmas Eve was delightful.
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