Christmas Day

We went to the midnight Mass and it was lovely. The music was nice and some of my friends came and attended the mass. One minute before the Mass, the church was half full; the next, it was crowded. Mummy, Florence, and I sang in the choir and we had the organ and french horns. For once, I wasn't falling asleep, which is a miracle. Maybe because it was cold enough that I could see my own breath in the church.

This morning we went and had pastries, freshly squeezed orange juice, and coffee. I wasn't expecting anyone to be out, but there were a couple of people here and there. It was nice to have a breakfast with the family again because, with school, I can't do that. 

When we got home, after looking at the beautiful nativity in the piazza, we opened our presents. Thank you everyone for our presents! Even our three-foot tree is covered in amazingly painted ornaments. It's been a very peaceful Christmas and I can't wait until New Year's. 

We don't have any plans for the rest of the day, but we'll take it as time goes on. Mummy's preparing lunch and Eleanor's playing her Christmas music on the piano. Maybe later I'll pull out one of my guitars. 

Merry Christmas! Wishing you the best! 

Love, 

Ashley