Christmas 2010 at St. John’s

The decorating happened early in the week before Christmas. The tree - fake - was put up. The wreathes - real - were hung by the windows.

I sorted and tested all the tree lights. There were many many strands. So as to not have a big mess each strand was plugged together with its own end.

The beautiful creche was in place and covered up until Christmas Eve.

The poinsettias were ordered and picked up at the florist by a helpful person with a van - there were 5 large boxes of them.

I did not realize how long it takes to unwrap them and put them in an appropriate place. There were 18 pots of them.

Then myself who is concerned about recycling flattened all the boxes to take home for the next pickup. Institutions have to pay for their recycling so I like to take home larger items.

There were 5 services over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and Boxing Day (being a Sunday). I was at three of them.

I figured out where the lights over the creche and for the Christmas tree were. It finally was time to put away the Advent wreath and the bring out the single white Christ candle.

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The church looks lovely - said a long time parishioner who also helps with flower arranging from time to time.

I think it did. The decorations were simpler than other years but they all stood out.

On Christmas Day my Altar Guild colleague and I each took home one of the larger poinsettias. She took hers to her elderly dad where it took up a large amount of space on a table. Mine is sitting in my basement and still looks nice.

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Anyone for Easter plans?

I have made inquiries about making palm crosses. Kids and adults will be involved. I am thinking about what kind of flowers to order as a faithful choir member has a strong allergy to Easter lilies.