Holiday Services Scheduled at Local Churches

The Christmas tree is up, the lights are hung and the presents are wrapped — perhaps it's time to take a look at the other side of the holiday and the real meaning behind Christmas.

Churches in Shorewood have a number of services scheduled in recognition of Christmas — here's a list of some locations and times:

Kingo Lutheran Church, 1225 E. Olive St.

• Monday 4 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight service

• Tuesday 10 a.m. Christmas Day carol liturgy

Luther Memorial Chapel and University Center, 3833 N. Maryland Ave.

• Sunday 9:30 a.m. divine service followed by children's Christmas service

• Monday 5 p.m. Christmas Eve readings and hymns

• Tuesday 10 a.m. Christmas Day divine service

• Monday, Dec. 31 6:30 p.m. New Year's Eve divine service

North Shore Presbyterian Church, 4048 N. Bartlett Ave.

• Monday 5 p.m. Christmas Eve family service; 10 p.m. candlelight service with 9:30 p.m. concert prelude

St. Robert Parish, 2200 E. Capitol Dr.

• Monday 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service; 11:30 p.m. prelude of sacred music to midnight mass

• Tuesday 11 a.m. Christmas Day service