As a child, I looked forward to Christmas morning, anticipating the gifts that Santa would bring. But there was something else I looked forward to, also. Growing up in a Roman Catholic family, the nativity set was always a focal point of our Christmas tree. It sat front and center under the tree, surrounded by…
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Anticipation and excitement starts to build in the hearts of children as the first signs of Christmas begin to arrive. Whether it is the decorations around town, the songs in the stores, the brisk cool weather arriving, children begin to delight at the many presents that they will receive. A few of our Upper Elementary…
The most anticipation I’ve ever experienced is having a baby. There are so many unknowns and firsttime experiences that are both exciting and scary. Since I’ve now given birth, I think the anticipation continues to grow as Julia grows and learns new things. In a lot of ways, I’m sure that Mary was filled with…
Is it Christmas time? Or Advent? How should we feel and think about this time of year? Try this scenario: Right after Halloween, we start planning and stockpiling for the Holiday, with maybe some bonus early shopping. By late November, just as Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, we burst into full Christmas mode. The decorations go up,…
Unless your age is counted in single digits Christmas probably doesn’t have the same feeling it once did. How we looked forward to vacation from school, seeing relatives, and, of course, the presents! Remember seeing all those gifts under the tree, and when mom wasn’t looking, picking ours up and shaking them to see if we…