53rd Christmas Sing

On Dec 21st, we celebrated the Christmas sing, an annual tradition that the Mullen family has hosted at Red Acres farm for the past 53 years. Jack's grandparents, Moni and Beeps, started the sing with the 4H club as a way to gather their family and friends in town and celebrate the holidays together.

The extended Mullen family has continued this wonderful tradition over the years, and each year familiar faces return to the farm. This year's snow, sleet and rain didn't stop the crowd from gathering outside to sing carols, roast marshmallows and observe the manger scene. Of course there is always the snowball fight... this year, poor Santa Claus was the target! Some pictures from the day...

Red Acres barn on a snowy day:

Pepper, Teresa and Mari:View of Grandma Kate and Grandpa John's house from Lake George:
The Norris family:
The Mullen cousins (Moni and Beeps' grandchildren):
Aunt Gret and Uncle Gerry with Santa Claus (pre-snowball fight!):Teresa and Mateo roasting marshmallows (undeterred by the sleet):

Grandma Kate and Aunt Gret hosting the After Sing dinner: