In the silence of this Christmas Eve I look back gratefully on all the Christmases I have spent with my parents… All the childhood Christmases they made magical for me, and at the freedom from tradition they gave me as an adult… It is not the same without them here on earth to love me, but I know they are here in my heart and I will still take pleasure… in the music, the candlelight, the memories.
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night!
Son of God love’s pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
“Don’t let the past steal your present. This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.” Taylor Caldwell