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| Baby in waiting, Charleston, S.C. |
He isn't missing - he hasn't been born yet.
At midnight on Christmas Eve, one of the nurses in the Newborn Nursery will take him out of the crib he has been waiting in, call for Security to escort her out and gently lay Him in the manger. It is a sweet tradition that has been going on for as long as I remember. In the olden days the nuns used to do the honor but now it has been passed on to the experts in baby care.
Very nice tradition. We have a crèche scene on our mantle. The manger is empty now. Tomorrow it gets turned over and a baby will be there.
ReplyDeleteI know people do this in their homes... but in the hospital? THAT is funny! 8-)
ReplyDeleteTradition. It's a great thing.
ReplyDeleteThat is precious!
ReplyDeleteOne of the finer things about St Francis.
ReplyDeleteI thought baby Jesus was born in a manger?
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Jack - you are doing it right!
ReplyDeleteMarcheline - Heheh. We love it.
Bruce - yes it is.
Meghan - We think so!
Rick - Amen.
Leif - He will get there! Merry Christmas!
May your Christmas be full of love, joy, and a great deal of laughter and good fellowship, Joan. Traditions are meaningful for a full life. This tradition with the babe is delightful!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Jesus' birth, 21st Century style. Hope you have a VERY Merry Christmas, Joan. :)
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Love that shot! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tradition!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Joan.
Just lovely. Merry Christmas, Joan.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tradition. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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