There was not one child in the premisis when I arrived this morning. I dumped my Christmas Puddings (small balls of chocolate ones) among the food offerings being prepared. I spoke to several people, gave out a card or two and took my seat. As always many a young lass came to speak to me, it happens regularly, and one the crowd dispersed I looked around and found the place full of kids!
Being a special kids oriented service the rear of the building was laid with tables of activities, all beyond me, and the kids were cutting, colouring, glueing, and so on happily.
This went on for some time and then we were called to attention for the nativity part.
Naturally this followed the traditional manner, in spite of the readings we have done recently, and Mary and Joseph, two sisters, happily took their place, while a donkey, wise men, angels and one or two spare beings attended.
All in all it went better than I expected and all appeared happy with the result. Some men of note did agree that theological facts were taking a beating mind. But a chocolate Christmas Pudding soon shut them up.
I was much taken by the obvious delight in this dad's face as he cuddled his new daughter. Here was one happy man! In spite of the noise around the babe never responded and concentrated on sleeping. Mum was a happy competent lass also. A jolly good Christmas Eve I say.
