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First Day of Christmas 2023-24

 Most people do not share in celebrating the 12 days of Christmas, most likely due to school and work issues, but I STILL observe all 12 days. The first day is mostly what I celebrate with feasting, though. Otherwise, I wouldn't fit through the door!


On Friday, December 22nd, I went to the Nativity at the Richmond Metro Zoo. They had hundreds of people turn out for the 3 shows. It was very packed. I enjoyed seeing the camels.







Christmas Eve, I went to a nice service at St. Stephen's church in Richmond. The lighting is heavily dramatic for effect.









 I tried to deck the halls a little more this year. Some of the greenery was given to us by friends.













                    Christmas Day usually we have a good dinner. This year it was prime rib!






                                       Opened some of my presents:








We always go to the Jefferson Hotel At Christmas time - the grandest hotel in Richmond. It wasn't as celebratory this year, felt kind of desolate,  and possibly because of the high crime areas, people avoid downtown as much as possible. Overall, this Christmas Season has been okay, and it wasn't as depressing as I thought it would be. 

Merry Christmas!





















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