After a time of silence, all join in prayers of intercession and ... May your blessing be upon all who gather around this tree, all who keep the Christmas festival by its lights.

As you wrap presents, bake Christmas cookies, and decorate the tree, take a moment to remember ... to reflect and refocus ...

Lord hear my prayer ... (Sprinkles tree with holy water.) Then the family can sing a song, an Advent carol, if it knows one, then it is time to bless the crib and eat Christmas Eve supper.