We had our traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve dinner. I told Jared that the line is getting diluted since my girls are not particularly fond of the meal (its one of my all time favorites!!). I used chargers, and water goblets, and napkins rings etc. The kids thought it was great. Didn't know they'd be so excited by a pretty table. I'll have to remember that from time to time. There was, of course, the hay under the table cloth. We ate by candelight and tried to whisper. That part still needs a little work!
Since we had already acted out the nativity story earlier in the week, we skipped that part. But, we did read the story. Our awesome pixies had given us a beautiful book with the Christmas story scriptures interspersed with carols when appropriate. We read the verses and sang the songs.
Afterwards the kids opened presents from each other, and set out milk, cookies, and of course carrots for the reindeer.
Our tree Christmas morning the stockings that were too heavy to stay on the holders. In an effort to simplify since we were leaving the next day, we skipped plates this year. We promise to do them next year, Grandma and Grandpa!
