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405-406 Christmas with the Bellerose Family

Christmas had its own traditions for the Bellerose family. Every year, they attended the Midnight MAss at the St Albert Parish, and would have their Christmas dinner the next day. In the evening of Midnight MAss, the family would have an early dinner; the church was three and a half miels away. They also wanted to be early so that they could go to confession before the Mass.

The Bellerose family rode to Mass in their sleigh, and preparations had to be made. Hay had to be put into the sleigh box for the horses, bricks had to be heated in the oven and covered with old clothes for the family's feet, and they had to be wrapped and tucked in thick blankets and clothes.

They attended two Masses before returning home in the early hours. Afterwards, they would have hot drinks and a little bit to eat while they admired their Christmas tree and the presents underneath, which remained unwrapped. Finally, it would be time for bed.

The next day, the Belleroses had their Christmas dinner. With the amount of dishes to be served, they would begin preparing early in the day, and dinner began early in the evening as well. Their Christmas meal was always a joyous one, with turkey and mincemeat pie, among other home-cooked dishes.

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