The statue of Our Lady adorned for ChristmasThe chapel decorated for Matins and Midnight MassEntrance to the chapelPrayer _Aperi_Chanting of the psalms of a nocturnChanting of the psalms of a nocturnSinging of a ResponsorySinging of a LessonProcession to the Nativity sceneProcession to the Nativity sceneThe Cardinal carries the Christ Child to be placed in the CribIncensing of the Nativity scenePrayer before the CribPrayer before the Cribprayers at the foot of the altarprayers at the foot of the altarIncensing of the CrossIntroitThe Statue of the Child Jesus is solemnly placed above the altarThe Statue of the Child Jesus is solemnly placed above the altarIncensation of the EvangeliaryBlessing of the water at the Offertory by the PontiffBlessing of the Incense by the PontiffIncensing of the CrossIncensation of the CelebrantIncensation of the PontiffPreface_Sanctus_ElevationPontifical BlessingLast GospelThe Mass is followed by semi-pontifical LaudsChanting of the PsalmsIncensing of the CrossIncensing of the altarIncensation of the PontiffCensing of one of the assistant deaconsPontifical BlessingDisrobing of the PontiffThe Pontiff recollects himself before the altarHot Chocolate and First Christmas WishesHot Chocolate and First Christmas WishesHot Chocolate and First Christmas WishesHot Chocolate and First Christmas Wishes
