Fannish Fifty: Christmas
Dec. 24th, 2023 07:37 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
smallhobbitChristmas plays a large part in many fandoms, and I certainly include it in many seasonal stories.
Most of those who follow this blog will know that I'm a Christian, and will not be surprised to hear I celebrate Christmas. Which doesn't mean that I expect everyone else to do so. And today we had a 'scratch Nativity' (unrehearsed), which began with our vicar saying 'What am I going to say?' and me replying 'Well, you know the story'. This was followed shortly afterwards with her cry of 'I've forgotten the baby'. Fortunately the toy pram in the children's corner had an occupant, who was hastily pressed into service. We were running Chill Out Christmas - an hour of crafts, hot chocolate and a chance to 'chill out' in the early afternoon. Not all the children wanted to take part, so we managed without Mary and Joseph, but we did have a star, who doubled as the donkey, an angel, a shepherd, a wise man and a camel (because earlier in the year we had been donated a camel costume). It was fun and everyone enjoyed themselves - that's my kind of Christmas celebration.
Most of those who follow this blog will know that I'm a Christian, and will not be surprised to hear I celebrate Christmas. Which doesn't mean that I expect everyone else to do so. And today we had a 'scratch Nativity' (unrehearsed), which began with our vicar saying 'What am I going to say?' and me replying 'Well, you know the story'. This was followed shortly afterwards with her cry of 'I've forgotten the baby'. Fortunately the toy pram in the children's corner had an occupant, who was hastily pressed into service. We were running Chill Out Christmas - an hour of crafts, hot chocolate and a chance to 'chill out' in the early afternoon. Not all the children wanted to take part, so we managed without Mary and Joseph, but we did have a star, who doubled as the donkey, an angel, a shepherd, a wise man and a camel (because earlier in the year we had been donated a camel costume). It was fun and everyone enjoyed themselves - that's my kind of Christmas celebration.
And here are some of my Christmas photos from this year.
Happy Christmas to all who celebrate and Best Wishes at this time of year to all who don't!
Happy Christmas to all who celebrate and Best Wishes at this time of year to all who don't!
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Date: 2024-01-31 10:31 am (UTC)