It’s time to think about Advent!
I would love to hear
what you are doing this year. Of course I will share what we are doing, if we
ever decide! J I
think my favorite idea so far has been the Jesse Tree: a trip through the Bible
(via selected readings) and God’s promises in one month, with a neat visual
presentation.
Out of this category of ideas, the most eye-popping one I
tried was the circular calendar. And then of course, there was the interesting tree I sculpted one year at my parents.’ One year I simply made a calendar with
little paper pockets and left surprises for my roommate. That was fun, though
not necessarily Christmas-related. We had a reading schedule for spiritual content.
Of course there are ways to observe this time of year that
require less preparation: readings, candle-lighting, bringing out the figures
of a nativity scene out one by one, opening the windows of a pre-made calendar…
I’m hoping we will at least find a good reading schedule. I
like ones that don’t require you to scratch your head wondering how the verses
relate to the Messiah.
Leave a comment and tell us what you’re doing! What
materials are you using? Any visual aids? Is it a kid-friendly tradition?
So, you've noticed that too! The Advent Scripture Calendars where the scripture passages seem to have been chosen randomly.
ReplyDeleteI didn't used to relate AT ALL to the Old Testament....so I had no interest in the Jesse Tree.
We use an Advent Wreath, with readings.
Either I can't make the connection or there is an explanation that stretches it too far. For example, something about love... Christ is about love... therefore, this verse is good for Christmas...
ReplyDeleteI've never tried a wreath.
I just found a Catholic site with wonderful Advent ideas: http://showerofroses.blogspot.ru/2011/11/the-jesse-tree-no-sew-picture-tutorial.html