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 >>
Seventh Day of Advent: Feast of St. Nicholas
In honor of St. Nicholas, give an anonymous gift to someone in need. Since St. Nicholas is known as the protector of children, do something fun with your kids today. Sip hot cocoa together. Read a favorite Christmas book to them. Better yet, read A Man Named Nicholas. Or if you’re feeling particularly ambitious, tryRead the whole post >>
Book Meme
I am a Meme slacker and rule-breaker. My apologies. But this one from Ebeth (thanks for thinking of me!) was intriguing to a bibliophile like myself. Too bad I’m not reading something really profound like St. Augustine’s Confessions like I and surely most moms of young kids, of course, usually do. I’m juggling several booksRead the whole post >>
Sixth Day of Advent
The season of Advent is a good reminder that we really don’t need to wait until Christmas morning when we open all those colorful presents beneath the tree to consider the gifts Jesus gives us every day. With your family, make a list of all the good things God has brought into your lives thisRead the whole post >>
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