Today a special messenger will collect 25 gold sovereigns from the Bank of England and take them to the chapel at St James's Palace where two of the Queen's gentlemen ushers will present them, together with frankincense and myrrh, at the altar during a service of Holy Communion. This is to commemorate the visit of the Magi to the Holy Family in Bethlehem. After the service, the sovereigns will be returned to the Bank of England and the sum of £25 donated to charity.
Love from B & K
Barry & Kay Davies
Second Sunday of Christmas
Twelfth Day of Christmas
TWELVE DRUMMERS DRUMMING
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Barry & Kay Davies
Eleventh Day of Christmas
ELEVEN PIPERS PIPING
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Barry & Kay Davies
Tenth Day of Christmas
TEN LORDS–a-LEAPING
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Barry & Kay Davies
Ninth Day of Christmas
NINE LADIES DANCING
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Barry & Kay Davies
1st January 2014
Eighth Day of Christmas
I should have mentioned that today is the solemnity that commemorates the Circumcision of Christ.
Love to both,
B
Barry & Kay Davies
Eighth Day of Christmas
EIGHT MAIDS-a-MILKING
NEW YEAR'S DAY
A very happy New Year to you both. May your travels continue to delight in 2014. Go safely!