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Of all the holidays, Christmas can be the most difficult holiday for many to negotiate with all the expectations. Added to that equation is that Christmas will be different this year for many due to the pandemic. For those who have lost a family member or loved one, celebrating a holiday that is usually spent with loved ones is challenging, at best. Christmas is often only time of year that many see their loved ones, some wonât see their loved ones in person at all this year due to COVID restrictions.Â
While this is not the first year Emmanuel Lutheran Church â Lincolnton has held a Blue Christmas service, Pastor Michael Collins felt like it was needed this year. The service, which is available on the churchâs YouTube channel was done on Monday, the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.Â