"Shhh..." One of the older girls hushed her brother as we prepared to light the second candle of the wreath. "Stop making weird noises. We're 'Adventing'!"Yes, we are Adventing in a big way this year, with multiple countdowns in progress throughout the house.First, there's the Journey to Bethlehem tradition that I told you about when describing how Advent first came to our … [Read more...]
The Advent of Our Advent
The church I attended as a child did some things for Advent, though I don't remember much. I think that candles were lit and the color purple was involved. Also, I recall white ornaments with Christian symbols hanging on a large Christmas tree in the foyer.All of those colors and details were associated with church. It never occurred to me that someone might observe Advent … [Read more...]
The Big Advent Collection
I'm a little late, as we're already in the midst of the Advent season, but I've had fun searching the Internet for useful, Advent-themed links to collect in one place and share with you. And it's not too late! You can jump in on the countdown ideas, Advent wreath or Jesse Tree. Just start where we are in the month and take it from here.A word of caution: don't get … [Read more...]
