with one another.
may we happily remember this day for many years to come.
we give thanks for this delicious festive food.
and we give thanks for the christmas season where we can celebrate the birth of jesus.
we give thanks to you for the joy of christmas.
we give thanks to you for the blessings of the love of jesus.
and we give thanks to you for this time of sharing a christmas meal with our family and friends.
we come before you in prayer to thank you for the blessings you have given us.
we thank you for the joy of this christmas season.
we are thankful for the joy of celebrating with our family and friends. 