We (well, Christy and Sadie) participated in Christmas Eve worship at Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Lots of tasty treats afterwards. Then, a stroll down to Manger Square to hear a local band sing, among other tunes, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

Today, a joint worship service at Church of the Redeemer, and then back home to open present and graze our way through all the holiday crunchies.

For all who celebrate, Merry Christmas from the Holy Land. May your day be filled with good cheer and great company. We hope that the rest of the season, and the coming New Year, bring you the blessings you deserve, and the peace the world needs.