we are an ecumenical household

Raised Byzantine Catholic (him) and Southern Baptist (me), we retain the imprint of habits and traditions, long after having let go of their origins.


H's handpainted Santa and Father Christmas figures

and a handful of toys, including a little Welsh bear and my son's childhood elephant pulltoy

Plus a few more around and under the tree

Share space with the altar for the Yule solstice.




No matter where the spark begins, I hope this time before the New Year begins is happy and full of light and warmth for all of you. Best Wishes, flist!