Christmas Eve service
December 24th mass
A Christmas Eve service is a religious gathering held on December 24th, typically in Christian churches.
These services often feature carols, candlelight, scripture readings about the nativity, and communion.
Many churches hold multiple services throughout the evening, with late-night or midnight services being traditional: We always go to the 11 p.m. Christmas Eve service.
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
- warm glowGentle heat and light
- midnight massWorship at Christmas's first hour
- carolsFestive religious songs
- hymnsReligious songs of worship
nativity · baby Jesus · manger · shepherds · angels · holy night · congregation · choir · reading scripture · pews · stained glass · incense · church bells · bells · advent · vigil · reverence · communion
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- Christmas Worshipmidnight mass, nativity, holy night, nativity scene, carols
- Church Ritesbaptizing, Holy Communion, Lord's Supper, adult baptism, infant baptism
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- holiday theaterNutcracker, nativity play, Scrooge, pantomime, school play
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Christmas Eve serviceChristmas Eve dinner
Meal preceding December 25th
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