This is the first year that we are formally celebrating the season of Advent. We lit our first candle on Sunday (with the birthday ring that doubles as an Advent Ring :) ) and I've started to decorate the house.
This is the holly that goes on our dining room chandelier every year
And the stockings that are hung on the stairwell with care (for lack of a fireplace). These were made by my very lovely and talented sister in law, Natasha.
On a deeper level, I was reading that Advent is a time of meditation to go into oneself and reflect upon the years end. Walking has always been meditative for me, so it was nice to go for a long walk with Luca wrapped on me just thinking about the season. Of course my thoughts began with the laundry list of things I need to do this holiday season, but they turned to thinking about all the blessings we've had this year... and there have been quite a few! With this feeling of gratitude, I feel like Advent is such a special time and all the things that need to be done for the holidays are infused now with a special joy.
Wishing a Joyful Advent Season to everyone!
2 comments:
beautiful photos and traditions. happy advent!
Great idea! I hadn't thought of using our birthday ring as the advent ring. Just yesterday I thought "next year I need to remember an advent ring". Now I have a solution. Thank you.
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