Advent

Feliz Navidad, friends! Today we head south of our border; click here to learn more about Christmas in Mexico! Did you know that we can thank Mexico for the famous red plant we see throughout the Christmas season? It grows wild there. In 1829, U.S. …

In a matter of weeks, we will celebrate God humbling himself in the form of the most vulnerable of all humanity – a baby. But let’s not forget that this baby we are so anxious to celebrate did not stay a baby. His manger is …

I shared previously that we don’t give gifts to our kids on Christmas Day. So, what do we do instead, while most other American families are sitting around their Christmas trees, tearing into presents? We throw Jesus a par-tay! A Practical, Fun Tradition for Teaching …

I previously shared that besides Christmas Day, our family also has observed two other days as part of our current advent activities: Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th) and Saint Lucy Day (December 13th). Today I am sharing what we do for Saint Lucy Day! Why …

Besides Christmas Day, there are two other days in December that our family has incorporated into our advent activities: Saint Nicholas Day (December 6) and Saint Lucy Day (December 13). Today, I am sharing what we do for Saint Nicholas Day! Why We Celebrate Saint …

Devoted to Hustle and Bustle? In our culture, the holiday season is marked by festive preparations; a hustle and bustle that is embellished with twinkly lights, feel-good music, and frosted sugar cookies. We make, and we do, and we flit from place-to-place pursuing “holiday magic”, …

Many Seasons, One Constant Over the last 12 years (since Big Bro was a preschooler), I’ve curated many different ideas and resources to incorporate into our family’s advent traditions. I get asked each year to share what books we have used or activities we have …