by The Candlelighter | advent basics, preparations
Are you ready for the Christmas season? Advent tradtions can be one of the most enriching observances of the holiday. Many of us take time to go shopping (probably more than we should, or even want to!), we bake our cookies and make candy, we deck the halls, and the... 
by The Candlelighter | advent basics, fun to do
Colors of Advent Advent and Christmas have traditional liturgical colors. The colors of Advent are purple and pink, while the colors of Christmas are white and gold. Christmas decorations in these colors make beautiful decorating themes. White and gold have so much... 
by The Candlelighter | advent basics, preparations
I personally discovered the tradition for a Jesse tree advent while writing this blog. Our family had begun the Advent log for each day’s devotions when my children were quite little. In my own childhood, I grew up with the Advent wreath with four candles. Since...
