This is one way to prepare for holidays and holy-days. There are other ways. There are many ways. But consider this approach to preparing for all days, the revered and celebrated days and the so-called "ordinary" days.
For peace in our hearts and peace among us, let's prepare to be rainbows of hope.
With prayerful intentions, let's allow anything that is dark, doubting and distressing be lifted from our hearts now. See that happening like a morning fog rising and cleansing the air as it dissipates.
And as the sun then shines brightly through clear skies, may the love within you - within us all - shine warmly upon others, especially those in need of kindness and caring.
Merry Christmas Eve,
Charlene