Advent

The Cost of a Christmas Tree

By Christine | December 18, 2008 |

Initial Cost: $33 (after discount) Subsequent Cost: 1 broken snowman and 5 broken balls Current Cost: One flustered Mommy Final Cost: Yet to be determined

Thanks to Katherine, we have a new custom this Advent. We have been busily preparing our O Antiphon House so that it will be ready by December 17. We used Katherine’s wonderful idea and Jennifer Miller’s pictures at Catholic Culture as a guide. Instead of placing a picture of Christ’s Nativity at the top of…

Saint Nicholas

By Christine | December 11, 2006 |

I have been a little preoccupied getting ready for the appearance of our little blessing from God and am therefore a little behind in my blogging. On December 3, St. Nicholas visited our parish in anticipation of his December 6 feast day. All of the children enjoyed his visit, except for Patrick. Patrick was excited…

The Beauty of Advent II

By Christine | November 20, 2006 |

During Advent, the Church blesses us with several special days that my family celebrates. These days include: December 6 ~ Saint Nicholas December 8 ~ The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 12 ~ The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 13 ~ Saint Lucy On the eve of December 6, the children set…

The Beauty of Advent

By Christine | November 16, 2006 |

Each year my family and I look forward to Advent with eager anticipation. When Advent arrives, we set aside our regular learning schedule and focus on preparing for the birth of Jesus. We prepare physically for Christ’s birth by slowly decorating our house, focusing on some of the saints’ feast days, and baking for neighbors.…