O Night Divine

If you do Santa....

Norad does a delightful job of tracking his flight around the world beginning at midnight tonight.  Even if you don't do Santa at your house it's a cute site to visit. Make it a geography lesson.

Some other fun things to while away the day....

At Northpole.com you can check out where you stand on the naughty/nice list.

In the spirit of giving visit FreeRice to improve your vocabulary and donate food to those in need.

Today is a great day to watch The Nativity Story. I understand those with HBO can order it on demand this month.

Watch the tree at Rockefeller Center. You may have to install the webcam eye to view but it's worth it, it's lovely.

If you have a quiet moment (stop laughing) you could get ready for the World Day of Peace on January 1st and read His Holiness Pope Benedict's Message of Peace.

Click here to view an inspirational Christmas greeting from St. Patrick's Cathedral.

If you feel silly why not Elf Yourself?

Check out this reflection from EWTN. And this one.

Sing-A-Long with Santa.

Whatever you do today, I hope that you and your family are filled with joy.

And so it was, that while they were there, in the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were sore afraid.  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothese, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.

If you do Santa Claus...

This is a cute website to check thoroughout the day.