Christmas Eve

Somewhere around noon today we will make the transition from the last Day of Advent to Christmas Day.  Tradition has held that the Christmas Vigil or Christmas Eve worship service begins at midnight, as we migrate from Advent to Christmas proper.  But, as practical or convenience influences have taken root, Christmas Eve services occur ever earlier in the day.  One congregation that I serve has a tradition of a 4 p.m. service.  It allows things to be just dark enough to be able to hold a candlelight service.

But we have tried so very hard since November 10 not to be in a hurry.  Let’s don’t give up on the season quite yet.

There’s still one more sleep ‘til Christmas.

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