On Wednesday night we drove out to the Karen Blixen Museum (in the home where Karen Blixen, also known as Isak Dinesen, author of Out of Africa, lived while trying to establish a coffee plantation from 1914 - 1931) for an evening of carols by candlelight. Hosted by the Karen Vineyard Church, the evening has become an annual event and it was simply magical. We arrived early and had time for a tour of Blixen's home before we found a lovely spot to spread out our picnic blankets and enjoy some dinner with our friend, Margaret. Warm mulled wine was passed around as candles were lit and carols were sung. Combining a picnic with festive caroling was a new phenomenon for our family and we loved it. What a glorious, wonderful way to celebrate the Christmas message.
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