Trail of Lights, Hanging of the Green and Youth Christmas Program

Here are a couple of pictures of the Christmas light display from the Trail of Lights in Branson! We really loved seeing all the pretty lights. The one below is a display talking about the song Silent Night. I love that song so much!

We had a really good time looking at these lights.

We had a good time with our friends.

This morning was our church's "hanging of the green" service. It was just so special. We sang a lot of Christmas songs and really reflected about our Savior's birth. We learned that each Christmas decoration had a special meaning to it. We learned about the tree and lights, poinsettia, garland, white tablecloth and the nativity. I will try to post details about the meaning of each later! Our choir sang a special suite this morning also. The children's choir and youth sang also.

Tonight, we went to the youth choir's program. It was just a blessing. Here is a picture of the Christmas tree in the foyer of our church. It's pretty! Anyway, Russell and I enjoyed it SO very much. The youth have such a wonderful heart for the Lord and that is SO good to see!

Here they are singing "Jesus, What a Wonderful Child".

This is Hannah. She is just one of the sweetest girls ever! She is our worship pastor's daughter. I just had to get a picture with her after the program.

This is our house all decked out for Christmas! Russell worked SO hard on our house. I am a very traditional decorator but especially at Christmastime. I still love the green and red. I love all the wreaths on the windows and candles in the windows. I just love it. Just remember this wonderful season and after Christmas is over, to remember the reason of the season, and that is Jesus' birth.