Advent traditions

The Dylan Thomas poem ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ speaks of a 'carol-singing sea', 'postmen with 'sprinkling eyes and wind-cherried noses', 'mistletoe hung from the gas brackets in all the front parlours', 'sherry and walnuts and bottled beer and crackers by the dessertspoons' and the mysterious 'parsnip wine' - all

We make an advent spiral out of salt dough every year, and it is a tradition that has led to some of my very favorite memories. I remember making our very first advent spiral one a few years ago when Elliot had barely begun to walk, and this year I was able to watch as

In this guide you’ll find simple and easy ideas to celebrate the the Feast of St Nicholas with your kids - emphasis on easy! Activity suggestions, book recommendations, and additional information so you can share his story so together you can grow to love him even more!

This year I'm trying a new kind of advent "calendar"--an Advent Blessings Jar. It's basically just popsicle sticks in a Mason Jar, but I'm hoping that by Christmas it will be much more....

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Join this favorite holiday tradition and create a book advent calendar! How to incorporate more reading time with Christmas advent books.

Maybe you've bought the advent calendars and eaten all the chocolate in it before thanksgiving, but do you know what the season of Advent is? Read this to find out all about the traditions of Advent and gain some great ideas and resources to celebrate this year with your family! From advent candles, Advent calendars and lots of great books for all ages.

Planning advent activities can be overwhelming. Take a few ideas to add to your families Christmas traditions and make this season special.

Merry Christmas everyone! I cannot begin to describe what a blessing it has been to share this Advent season with each of you. What an amazing God we serve. As this year’s Advent season comes to a close, take some time this Christmas Day to rest in this unbelievable theme of Advent joy with the following Scripture, music, and prayer.

Here are short biographies of some well-known Advent saints.