the church all dressed up

on Christmas eve, we went to church and I took a bunch of photos. I love it with all the lights on and the candles all lit, the candalabras just twinkle and sparkle like stars. When our old rector was in charge- he didn't want the creche on the alter and our new priest in charge is o.k. with it and wanted it there- it is one made in itally with porcelan figuires and really cool wise men who are behind the alter currently until epifany - this is a very nice tradition to bring back. The acolyte even got to bring in the baby jesus it was very very cool.