by The Candlelighter | preparations
The days of observing Christmas Advent this year are as follows: Sundays November 27 December 4 December 11 December 18 You will find much variation in the names and theme of the candles for each of the Sundays leading to Christmas, but usually the third one is... 
by The Candlelighter | advent, fun to do
I had never really thought of it before, but no other holiday in the year has so many light bulbs, so much glitter, and such as array of trinkets and baubles. The more tinsel, the better, for many of us. I have boxes of the stuff that I haul out,even though they must... 
by The Candlelighter | good to know, little bits
What is the Jesse Tree, you ask? This is one tradition that is used during Advent by many families. Never heard of this tradition before? I find many people unfamiliar with this way to observe Advent. Its roots go back to the Middle Ages, and was a way to trace the... 
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, 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...
