The Christmas parade

Rev. Cheryl Cruce Contributor It was early December, and we had been shopping that day to celebrate my birthday. As we began to travel homeward, we had the good fortune of driving through a small, festive community celebrating Christmas. Booths were set up with food vendors, homemade gifts for sale, and Carolers singing the songs of the season. To top off the day, there was an evening parade. With cups of hot chocolate and extra blankets for warmth, we settled down in a grassy area to watch the parade pass by. I enjoyed seeing the excitement of my children as each float passed by. Santa Claus, Christmas trees, colorful lights, and the season's wonder captivated their imaginations. At one