I really love the British tradition that Christmas isn’t truly over until January 6th–Twelfth Night. As I was growing up, one of the nearby churches gave out a calendar, with different dates marked off. After December 25th was a line over the following week, with a beautiful word: “Christmastide”. So, according to that calendar, each day after Christmas still maintained the glow that made Christmas special.
In my life, I have tried to observe “Christmastide” whenever possible, and to know that Christmas, in many ways, is never truly over.
So, from now through January first, I’ll be posting information on Christmas events happening in California, that you might enjoy, and that continue into January. If you didn’t get a chance to see lights, go ice-skating or check out a special event, due to all the festivities happening all at once–now is your opportunity to experience them.
Know a special, non-denominational event that celebrates Christmas anytime before Twelfth Night? You’re welcome to e-mail, at noelophile@gmail.com!