May your blessing be upon all who gather around this tree, all who keep the Christmas festival by its lights. We wait for the coming of the Christ, the days of everlasting justice and of peace.

The manger scene has a special place near the Christmas tree or in another place ... Then the leader invites: Pray now for God's blessing as we look on these figures. After a short silence ...

Themes: The story of the birth of Jesus; celebrating Christmas. Summary: This assembly, suitable for an act of collective worship, is for Christmas time and focuses on the Christian story of the ...

“I come here every year to seek blessings. It gives me peace,” he told The Associated Press at the scene. “Many people came here like me. We raise our hands together. We want peace in my ...