My Christmas stocking was always exciting. Even the satsuma and shiny penny. I remember getting a Cinderella watch, complete in glass (plastic) slipper. Magical indeed. And of course books. 💖
Christmas concerts at school, Away in a Manger, and all the other traditional carols. The small church linked to my older grandchildrens' school has an afternoon 'crib' service for the children. The vicar really engages them and reminds them of the real meaning.
I organise a civic event every year with choirs from the three local primary schools and orchestra from the local boys grammar school.
It is hosted by both the Baptist and Cof E ministers, the Mayor and the Mayoress and the residents generally fill our largest community hall to the tune of 600 people.
It takes me along with some helpers nearly a week before to sort out the lighting requirements as well as the full PA system for both the stage and the front of house.
I've yet to see a dry eye at the end of the performance.
The demand for tickets has always outstripped the availability.
