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I Haven’t Outgrown Advent Calendars

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Coco

I’ve always loved advent calendars. When I was a child, I never had the kind with chocolates, just the traditional ones with a holiday scene and 24 windows to open–one each day from December 1 through Christmas Eve. Look at … Continue reading →

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Advent: Ready Or Not, Christmas Is Coming!

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Coco

Today is the first Sunday of Advent.  (source) In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, … Continue reading →

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Getting At The Heart Of Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Coco

Today is the fourth Sunday in Advent. In many traditions, this week’s focus is on love. Did you feel the love at the mall, when you were hunting for a parking place and that family you waited for was just … Continue reading →

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Lighting the Candle of Joy

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Coco

This post originally was published December 12, 2010, but is perfect for this year’s series on Advent. This week brings the third Sunday of Advent. In a traditional advent wreath, the third candle is pink and is referred to as … Continue reading →

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Advent: How Are You Getting Ready?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Coco

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, the … Continue reading →

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