It's still CHRISTmas!

Here in the Dominican Republic, families gather on Christmas Eve for a huge dinner and party. Christmas day is spent relaxing. Some may exchange gifts as is the custom in America on these days, but the holiday for the children to receive gifts is El Dia de los Reyes ....or Three Kings Day! The holiday, celebrated on the 12th day after Christmas, (Epiphany) commemorates the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem.

I took this foto at our church, Cantico Nuevo, a few Christmas's ago when they had a Christmas drama, followed by a candlelight service and singing. They had a drama again this year as well.

These are Christmas ornaments made by a women's co-op here in the D.R. that we recently visited. Of course, I bought more than I should have, but this is one project the women do to raise money for their family. They have other sewing projects that they sell as well. There are many Christmas trees decorated around the city. We are glad to have the holiday extended to praise our Savior!