We always celebrated Christmas Eve by going to the Methodist candlelight service at my Grandparent's church in Southold, NY (North Fork, Long Island). Then at home we'd have a light dinner, and open gifts.
That was our tradition, my whole life. While that can't happen these days, it doesn't mean it can't happen again.
This year, given all the unexpected excitement, we were truly blessed. Both my parents, who live out of state and usually miss these kinds of events, were in town for Christmas... so when our precious little Evie was born, they were both within about a one hour's drive! (Jerry & Wendy were of course here, and we spoke with Sandi & Bob who cannot wait to visit and sent their love.)
The Bast side of our family celebrated Christmas this year on Saturday, December 27, in the afternoon and early evening. It was pretty great. Everyone was, as always, too generous, and everyone made promises, as always, that next year they would not spend as much. It was a really fun and generous event.
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