1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
2. 12 Days of Christmas
3. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
4. Joy to the World
5. O Holy Night
6. Do You Hear What I Hear?
7. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
8. Away in a Manger
9. Here Comes Santa Claus
10. O Little Town of Bethlehem
11. Jingle Bells
12. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
13. Deck the Halls (also called Sing We Joyous)
14. Carol of the Bells
15. Silver Bells
Christmas Eve
Christmas Traditions
This Christmas, we are blessed to spend time with both our families.
With two of their seven children married and two others in relationships, my
in-laws now hold their Christmas celebration a couple days
early so everyone can join in.
On “Christmas Eve,” my husband’s family has dinner with his maternal grandparents. They recount the Christmas story using felt boards and watch It’s a Wonderful Life. Then, everyone rushes to bed so the Wisemen (an alternative to Santa Claus) can deliver the gifts.
My family’s Christmas is more laid back. I suppose that’s because I only have one sibling (a brother). We attend the candlelight service at church, open presents on Christmas morning, and enjoy a ham dinner on Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! May we all remember the reason for the season.
~Ellie