Van Bree Family: {Jesse Tree, Day 24 - Jesus is the Light of the World}

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:1-14

Today is the final day of the Jesse Tree readings. I'll be honest, it wasn't as kid-friendly as I had envisioned... I know there are different versions, maybe next year I will find another. I enjoyed it for myself though, and read most to Joe as well. It's like the Cliff-Notes version of the Bible. :)
We are trying to find our traditions. This year we are trying Christmas Eve Mass, then home to open stockings and one present (Christmas Jammies). Then cinnamon roll breakfast tomorrow followed by gift openening. Then hosting Joe's Mom's Christmas tomorrow at 4.
We opened the stockings and jammies tonight.

Luke's favorite was this umbrella. I wish we had a pic of his face when he pulled this out - he was so excited! I know it's bad luck, but we let him open it and have a party!