Gift Paper and Ribbons Not Required

There was just too much to pen with regard to this evening's Christmas gathering. I provide the setting, the reader, if he does not mind, supplies the imagination of sight, sound, and smell.

Weather: Cool, 50s F, Clear Night

Location: Modesto, California. A quite neighborhood ornated with Christmas lights and decorations.

Cast: 40+ adults.

Scene and Activity Inside House #1: Warm Christmas motif interior, snacks, soups, hot cider and cranberry drink. Christmas music, getting to know who's who, and who brought what to go with the soup. A warm and appreciative time were had by all.

Time Spent in House #1: ~ 2 hours.

Fade Out house #1.

Desserts in hand, all walked and sang carols on way to House #2 next street over.

Scene and Activity Inside House #2: Warm Christmas motif interior, lots of desserts, coffee and refreshments. More warm moments of Christmas hearts shared and friendships woven.

Time Spent in House #2: ~1 hour.

Fade Out House #2.

God bless one and all. Goodnight.

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Surely, tonight in this little corner of God's creation, His gift of Christmas has replenished the fire of hospitality with the genial flame of giving not wrapped in gift paper and ribbons.
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