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One of the local churches organized a "Festival of Lights" this evening. When we arrived Rachel got busy cutting out a pumpkin.
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Before it got dark though they had some fires outside for marshmallows. It was only today that I realized that it's a very common thing for a South African to roast marshmallows on the coals after a
braai. Most of the
barbeque's that are done in NZ are with gas - so no coals.
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It was not too cold outside (especially if you were close to the fire) but we don't take chances with Ruth and always keep her hands and head warm.
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Then it was dark enough to enjoy the candle light and think of Christ who is the Light of the World.
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Then some instruments were handed around and we sang a couple of songs followed by a finger food dinner (everyone brought a plate).
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Then it was games time.
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It was great that there were a number of children Rachel's age and so she was kept busy.
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Hannah found the carrot sticks and then the slices of apple. There was a bowl with yogurt for dipping and as she kept wanting more the ladies found another bowl for her to have her own.
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It was a lovely evening.
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