"On Christmas Eve, the magic is still in the air, whether that’s from tracking Santa or lighting candles as the church sanctuary goes dark," writes Contributing Editor Elizabeth Passarella. "On the 24th, the presents are still wrapped and lovely to look at (unlike the electronics that will emerge like cicadas hours later). Even if the days leading up to it have been stressful with travel or shopping, Christmas Eve is when things finally slow down." Join us at the link in our profile to read Elizabeth's tribute to one of the year's most special nights. 📷: @hectormsanchezphoto; 📝: @espassarella