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day
began
with
the
celebration
of
the
Divine
Liturgy
in
anticipation
of
the
Feast
of
the
Nativity
of
the
Lord. |
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| The Christmas tree
and Nativity Scene in the church. |
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Following the
Liturgy, Sunday School students presented a program of the Nativity of Christ. |
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| Some of the moms working in the kitchen pause
for a photo amid
the
preparations
for
the
luncheon. |
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All
in
attendance
enjoyed
the
delicious
buffet. |
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Having
held
the
Nativity
Pageant
in
the
church,
the
children
continued
their
talents
in
the
hall
following
the
meal. |
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number
of
children
shared
their
musical
and
poetic
talents. |
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Following the talent
part of the program, the Sunday School students presented a short adaptation
of "Twas the Night Before Christmas". |
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And,
of
course,
everyone's
favorite
annual
guest
made
his
appearance
at
the
end
of
the
program. |
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The
children
come
forward
to
receive
a
candy
cane
and
gift
from
Santa
and
his
helpers. |
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Even some of the
adults took some time to pose for pictures with Santa. |
