Every year, our women's group from church hosts a Christmas party. This year we held the event at our church instead of going to a restaurant. It was alot more work for the planning committee, but it was so much more festive and cozy to be able to be "chez nous" and to enjoy the sweeter ambiance of the yulelog burning in the fireplace! We always have a craft sale and auction, so these were some of the items displayed beautifully on the picnic tables outside. We were so thankful that the weather was cool, but clear for that festive evening.
We started the evening with hot drinks: coffee and tea, wassail, cider, and hot chocolate. And of course, previous to our gathering, we had visited several homes to see their lovely Christmas decor!
Every year the committee decides on a small keepsake to remind us of the event that year. The keepsake for this year was a beautiful Christmas bracelet with an angel charm. Each woman was given a small packet of materials and then instructed how to assemble the bracelet. The bracelet is such a pretty reminder of our special evening together.
So fun to reunite with old friends.
We played a hilarious game. Each woman was given 4 tiny balloons and a pair of panty hose per team. (Four people on a team). We were told to blow up the balloons...
then put them into the legs of the panty hose...
to create a pair of "antlers"...
and the first team that finished and sported the "festive" headgear, and sang "Rudolf the Red-nosed reindeer"...
would have the opportunity to choose their exchange gifts first! Our team won first prize, but everyone had so much fun playing this game together. Laughter is certainly good for the soul!!!
Following a delicious supper, we held our annual auction. The funds we raise are for support of our mission projects, and we were again very successful in meeting our goals, PTL!
It was such a fun evening and a time once again of building great memories with friends! Thanks ladies, for all your hard work. It was a wonderful party!
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