Then take him home to rest by their door to welcome the season and visitors. Then we have a nature hike and explore all the changing foliage in the area. The night sky during the winter is alive with dancing stars. We so enjoy setting up our telescope and observing it. We build a campfire, sing songs, roast wieners, marshmallows, drink hot chocolate, tell tales and take a hayride under the stars.
Families bring warm blankets, a telescope and a musical instrument, if they play.
We have our annual BBQ and each family brings a covered dish. We have games and a treasure hunt. Each family brings a desert and a wrapped tree ornament for exchange.