Almost Advent

My family is excited to spend the next month preparing for the celebration of the birth of Christ.  We have the luxury of controlling our day, so we will put aside some of our regular academic work to do reading, crafts and cooking related to Christmas.  The first thing we will do is put up out our Advent Wreath and light it every night, reading a different Old Testament prophecy each week.

I have brought up our favorite Nativity story books from the basement, and soon I will put out our Fontanini Nativity set so that the children can work through the story on their own.

If, like me, you have never gotten around to making a Jesse Tree, you might consider this activity.

In the middle of Advent, we have three feasts, St. Nicholas, The Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe.  These are all great times to have mini celebrations and add to your family memories.

You can also pray the Christmas Prayer of St Andrew or the O Antiphons with your family.

For more Advent ideas please visit my friend MaryEllen over at O Night Divine.