Feast of the Three Kings

Today is the Feast of the Three Kings, otherwise known as Epiphany, otherwise known as the day you take the Christmas tree down. This year, Epiphany thoughtfully fell on a Saturday, a convenient day for working around the house.

In Springfield, dismantling a ten-foot tree involves sawing it in half, as the trash men won't haul it away if it's too big. Fortunately, I have sons who like tools. Amir obligingly did the honors, even sweeping up neatly afterwards without prompting.

I like my porcelain nativity set, which has been gracing the mantle in the dining room. I think I'll leave it up a bit longer....according to the Church calendar, the Magi just arrived today. I'll let them hang around the manger for another week or so at least.