You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets—Part VI
‘Tis now time for edition number six!
Advent
Preparation (for the King) is King this Advent
Blustery winds, icy streets, and bustle of the holiday happenings form the recipe for the perfect storm. The best way to combat the stress I discovered is through preparation for the storm. Recently my family’s home-life has been strained: my wife’s workload keeps getting increased, my overnight work schedule, stomach flu, and the fact our …
Music to Impact the Final Week of Advent
Somehow, it just doesn’t seem like we should already be on the final week countdown to Christmas. Yet here we are, seven days away, and I’m doing my best to really get into this final week of advent along with my family. I’ve found that music has been drawing me in. A constant favorite year …
How to Make the Most Out of Advent and Christmas While Single
However you chose to spend the holiday season, please remember that being single doesn’t have to mean a depressing holiday season.
Here’s Your Guide on How to Totally Fail at Advent
Here’s your guide on how to totally fail at Advent.
7 Songs for Your Advent Playlist
Maybe this happens every year, but this year I’ve come across numerous social media posts arguing about whether it is too early to decorate for Christmas, whether we as Catholics should listen to Christmas music during Advent, and all the nuances that go along with attempting to authenticaly celebrate Christmas in a society that has …
Why You Should Attend the Lively Posadas This Advent
I highly recommend checking out Las Posadas, a traditional Mexican celebration performed during Advent, for yourself.
Magnificat and Ignatius Press Have the Sweetest New Advent Calendar for Your Kids
Want something more faith-forming than a chocolate Advent calendar?
What You Might Not Know About the Good King, St. Wenceslaus
Born in the year 907, Saint Wenceslaus lived in a period of great political unrest. He was the son of the Duke of Bohemia and grew up a pagan. His grandmother St. Ludmilla introduced Wenceslaus to Christianity. Filled with jealousy at Ludmilla’s relationship and influence over Wenceslaus, his mother Drahomira ended up murdering her mother …
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You Will Watch This Little Drummer Boy Video Until You Can’t
Need something to keep the Christmas spirit alive? Nothing like the classics, but every now and then you find a new rendition that puts a new taste of excitement back into a story! Warning: your kids will watch this over and over and over again. Enjoy! Love0