Onward and Upward Toward 2024

 

 

Most Christian churches are taking down (or have already taken down) decorations pertaining to Christmas.

Some leave the altar decor up for a few more weeks.

 

It's sad to see the manger scenes dismantled since they are so beautiful to observe.

The photos shown in this post are from St. Ann's Church in a small town in Western Massachusetts.

The altar has been ablaze with poinsettias, especially red ones.

 

The large manger scene, located to the right of the altar, fills onlookers with awe.  

It is hard to keep tears from filling eyes upon looking at the image representing the precious Christ Child.

 

 It brings the true meaning of Christmas to reality. 

It is heartwarming to see little children looking into the manger.

That scene also instills a feeling of all is right with the world.

 

Now, as we move forward in time, we look forward to pressing onward and upward into 2024, to see what wonders and experiences are ahead.