The arts during Christmas may symbolize the Incarnation and thus speaks in a profound way to the meaning of “God with us.” Adapt the suggestions below to local customs.
1. The greening of the church done for Advent remains through the Christmas season.
2. The Advent wreath remains hung during Christmas with all five candles lit. Adorn the wreath with a Christmas bow and change all the candles to white.
3. Dramatize the lighting of the five candles as a symbol of the presence of Christ at the beginning of the service by using the Service of the Light for the Acts of Entrance.
4. Make both the processional and the recessional expressions of great joy with persons bearing banners, crosses, incense, and with dancers who express the great joy of Christmas.
5. Proclaim one of the Scripture readings with drama, storytelling, or creative antiphonal reading.
6. For Christmas Eve, incorporate the blessing of the crèche.