For our Ward Christmas party this year, they did a Bethlehem theme. Invitations were rolled scrolls. We were taxed a can of food. The girls were give small bags of gold coins, and allowed to make candles, do some carpentry, and sculpt some clay. It was an amazing event. Too bad Santa missed it.
Stephanie and Jeff, fearing mayhem from a combined Cuddles / Ariana assault, decided to set up their real tree in the relative safety of our home. Can't say no to that, especially when they loan the ornaments and help set it up. It is gorgeous, decked out in white lights and gold ornaments. Nearly a foot taller than our mechanical tree, which is normally done in a multicolor hodge-podge theme, it is quite a treat.
