For me this Christmas season has been one of business, preparation and of revisiting the stories at its heart.
In the last few weeks it has been a real privilage for me to attend local pre-school settings as part of their parties, of end of term celebrations sharing in the fun and telling the Nativity story in a fresh way for many listeners.
Coming together, putting the book down and telling it from the heart, unfolding a wonder with voice and gesture, holding the space to marvel together at the characters, at the angels, at a time gone by.
These characters are so familiar to many of us that we often forget that with each year of a child's development their perception changes, they notice or remember something new, or in later years find comfort in the ritual of tradition.I wish you and yours the peace and comfort of being together this Christmas, and oportunities to cherish the moments, stories of memories gone by and adventures yet to come.
Happy New Year Everyone.
