Today while the girls were sleeping after coming home from pre-school I set up a little Advent area on our book shelf.
Wool angel...
Pacific version of The Twelve Days of Christmas story...
A Tongan tapa angel...
Fabric Christmas tree I made last year...
Cute little Advent card from my big sis:)...
Our Advent calendar...
Some of the treasures that the girls will find each day...
As a child I remember we always had an Advent table set up and I knew it was a special time of the year but it wasn't until I began my teaching career at a Catholic school that I started to understand the religious side of Advent. I do not follow any particular religion but my husband is Catholic and it is now that we have children of our own that I am beginning to wonder what Advent means to us and how I will explain it and celebrate with our girls. Traditionally it is a time of preparing or getting ready (to celebrate the birth of Jesus). For us I think it is also a time of preparing but we are getting ready for family get togethers, relaxation time and a camping holiday too. I think it's a great time to reflect on and be thankful for the good things that have happened during the year.
I also loved Lou's Advent idea here. She has created such a magical space and special ritual for her wee daughters.
What are your thoughts on Advent? Do you have any special traditions or rituals at this time of the year?
What a gorgeous wee scene. We are not religious either, but I do look forward to developing our own family rituals and traditions as Isla gets older. Where did you get the advent calendar, it is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely scene, i love that card your sister sent you. and your advent calendar with the treasures is divine :)
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting isn't it, trying to find our own place amongst festivals such as advent. Love your post and love your advent calendar.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute wee display you have. Not having children really puts Xmas on the back burner at this time of year, as we are both so busy! But, I am very jealous of all the Xmas cuteness you have in your house.
ReplyDeleteAs for the peach leave problems, I've had none so far but I did spray with copper on bud swell as advised. Glad to hear the leaves have grown back healthy and you still have a few fruit! I think the copper spray regime is the way to go to avoid leaf curl...
Also, I think I saw a photo of one of your wee cuties in the Avenues magazine a few weeks ago. So adorable, with a big smile!
Aww, how lovely! I've always wanted to get one of those advent chest of drawers--they seem hard to find in Canada though. Love the woolly angel!
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