Athens Christmas Program

This was during the Christmas Program of the Athens Elementary School last Dec 15, which started at 6:30 pm.



Costumes were either provided by the school or made at home, if not available. (Here Ben plays the part of one of the shepherds. I made his costume with the help of Ana).



Patrick played the part of a merchandiser, and here is talking with some shoppers, complaining a bit of how busy Christmas time is...



This part is the end of the play.



That woman in the green costume sitting in front of the performers is their Music teacher and she was the one who practised the students for such a wonderful rendition of this musical Christmas play. This year turned out with more guests than last year's Christmas Program. Next year we will add more, as not only Mom and Dad will be with us but also Ann and Shannon.

Last week, Dec. 5, there was an invitation coming from Ben's class to the Athens Fire Department which was having Santa Claus for the night and that there would be hot cocoa, cookies and snacks plus caroling.

Santa has given Ben his gift, and is now fixing his hat and beard (not because he's camera-shy).

Ben was quite happy upon receiving his gift.

There was this girl who kept calling Ben's attention, but maybe he was overjoyed to notice her.

Ben opened it and it was a coloring book with a set of crayons!

This is the table where the goodies were displayed. We tasted some of them.

It re-affirms my conviction that this small town is composed of people consciously trying to preserve traditions, which I find so appealing.