Thanks to crazy nesting hormones, all my Christmas gifts have been bought, wrapped, shipped or hidden in closets. Let's hope this leads to a peaceful Advent season!
I found a free PDF copy of Family Advent Customs by Helen McLaughlin (1954, copyright the Order of St. Benedict.)
November 28: First Sunday of Advent
Make Advent wreath to begin the season. I found a package of Advent candles at Hobby Lobby for $2. The kids can clip greenery and poke sprigs into an Oasis foam ring for freshness.
December 5/6: Second Sunday of Advent
I'm not baking this year, so we'll be buying a package of Speculaas for the Feast of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6. Discount grocer Aldi sells a delicious version for $2.
December 8: The Immaculate Conception
We have a vintage Mary statue which we will place in the center of our Advent wreath to mark this feast. There is a separate baby Jesus which can be added to her arms at the end of Advent.
December 12: Third Sunday of Advent
Last year we waited to decorate the tree, but with baby coming after Christmas, I feel the pressure to put it up earlier. Elise can probably clip the last pink Knockout roses for the table, with a nod to the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on this same day.
December 19: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Any ideas for this week?
December 24: Christmas Eve
I have visions of a candlelight walk to place the baby in the garden manger, a la Tasha Tudor.
December 25: Brunch for family and morning Mass.
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