GREAT-GREAT-GRANDMA’S CHRISTMAS IN ENGLAND
Betty and Percy sat up until eleven o’clock that Christmas Eve. It was such a merry time!
They saw the men bring in the Yule log. It was so big that it took three men to carry it, and then they had to bring it in on their shoulders.
At one end of the hall was a large fireplace. I think you never saw one like it. Pots and kettles hung over the fire, and on each side were seats where the children could sit and eat apples and tell stories. You see, it was a very big fireplace.
The men rolled the Yule log into the fireplace and lighted the fire. How the sparks flew! How the fire roared up the chimney!
It lighted the great hall. It shone on the oak table where the supper was laid.
On the supper table were two wax candles. These candles were almost as tall as you are. They were wreathed with holly.