Lights in the sky a cherished Christmas memory December 22, 2022By Mitzy Deras Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary Near the beginning of the new millennium, my parents decided to celebrate Christmas in their native country of El Salvador. We packed the entire family, including “Precious,” a mini schnauzer that loved food just as much as she loved us, and eight pieces of luggage filled with “regalos” – presents. Christmas in El Salvador was different from what we experienced in the United States, of course. There was no snow, and the temperature was probably 80 degrees. As a 10-year-old, the one thing that most interested me was the loud, booming fireworks that started as soon as it got dark on Christmas Eve. The beautiful, colorful display went on until the sun rose. Enjoying snow and hot chocolate is a cozy way to spend Christmas, but watching the sky light up in celebration of the birth of Christ is just as magical. Read More Christmas RADIO INTERVIEW: The Holy Family Continue contemplating the mystery of Christmas, pope urges Priest weathers Christmas blizzard on fireboat celebrating Mass for two Parishioners at Ss. Philip and James weather cold snap with Christmas spirit Ukrainian archbishop urges people to celebrate Christmas even amid war Jesus’ birth is not ‘fairy tale,’ but call to live the Gospel, pope says Copyright © 2022 Catholic Review Media Print
