Christmas-time at our House: part 5

My alarm went off at 6:00am this morning.  I rolled out of bed, grabbed my robe, and headed for the kitchen.  I was on a mission, and time was a-ticking.

Today, December 13th, is Santa Lucia Day (St. Lucia Day, St. Lucy's Day, etc.).  My daughter has the privilege of participating in a special celebration of this day every year.  I needed to get a head start on a few things in order for the fun to work best.

So, once I got to the kitchen, I began working on some things for breakfast.  I would get them started and then get my daughter up to help at a point where she really could help.  Muffins, cut fruit, juice, hot chocolate... looks good. 

While the muffins baked I got my daughter up (at around 6:30) and helped her to dress in the whitest, brightest clothes she has.

We got to the kitchen and gathered some small special plates, 2 serving trays, candles, and the lighted wreath crown we needed for our mission.  We got everything laid out on the trays just about the time the muffins were done and it was time for the boys to get up.  My daughter donned her crown and hid around the corner.

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