"The event helps to position people to observe Advent as a spiritual season at home... As we say here in New York, What’s not to …
The Living Advent Wreath: An Activity for Children
"There are only two components to creating a Living Advent Wreath – the candle capes and the circular wreath to lay on the floor – …
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Book Review: The Season of the Nativity – Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
"The Season of the Nativity would be a wonderful addition to any church looking to reclaim the holiday season from the commercial …
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Easy Advent Song for Children: “Baby’s a-Coming”
"Most children know what it’s like to prepare for the arrival of a baby and will immediately have their suggestions for what we …
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An Advent Song for Children: “Prophets Show the Way”
"A prophet is someone who tells the truth no matter how difficult telling the truth might be. Every child understands that …
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Advent for Everyone with Intergenerational Activities
Something for everyone. Nourishment for spirits of all ages. Perhaps not the quiet and contemplative Advent event I thought I …
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Advent Colors: History and Meaning
Advent means “coming” in Latin. In Greek, it is translated from parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming of the …
Digging Deeper: The “O” Antiphons
from Living the Good News The seven “O Antiphons” originated in the daily monastic prayer of the eighth and ninth centuries. …
Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All
How can we ignore the sights and sounds of Christmas bombarding us, and focus on this holy time? How can we give in the true …
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Telling Time: Slowing Down in Advent
“Instead we believe that it’s a straight trajectory into the future, and we can go as fast as we please. This can move us away …