Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

Eleventh Day of Advent

Like most families, we receive dozens of Christmas cards every year, many of which include beautiful images of the Nativity, glittery winter nights or rosy-cheeked Santas checking their lists. It always seemed like such a waste to throw this heap of sentiments and artwork away. So one year I decided to make placemats using aRead the whole post >>

Tenth Day of Advent

As the Advent candles remind us, Jesus is the Light of the World. How can we not be hopeful knowing that Jesus is present in our lives right here, right now even as we wait for his coming? During dinner tonight, ask each family member to share their hopes and dreams for the future.

Second Sunday of Advent

Light two purple candles, and sing O Come, O Come Emmanuel (if you’re not the caroling types, feel free to play your favorite recording of the song). Also, Kris Chatfield, a friend of mine from church and my homeschooling co-op shared this wonderful Advent tradition her family has with me: “My parents always did thisRead the whole post >>

Happy St. Nicholas’ Day!

Growing up, my brothers and I always hung our “stockings with care” the night of December 5th rather than on Christmas Eve. The next morning we’d celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas and discover small trinkets in our stockings as my mom’s German heritage dictated. I’ve enjoyed carrying on this tradition with my own family.Read the whole post >>