The Christmas Octave consists of eight days of celebrations, which we observe beginning on Christmas Day. In a sense, the Church is telling us that one day is just not sufficient to express our joy and wonder at the mystery of our dear Savior’s birth. We likewise observe an Octave for the celebration of Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord, which actually extends for forty days.
Even at the end of the Christmas Octave, we continue to celebrate on a smaller scale, we might call it, right of the the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd.
With all this in mind, don’t take down the Christmas decorations, continue to sing carols and don’t discard the Christmas tree just yet!
Today’s photo is of our Nativity scene in our monastery church.
A blessed and joyous continuation of Christmas to all! You are in our prayers and we appreciate yours.
Abbot Christian and the monks.
