Whereneverever Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Advent starts in 10 days! We do a bunch of Advent stuff here, so I'm starting to pull it all together. I thought I'd remind you guys, in case it's sneaking up on anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Yikes! Thanks for the reminder. I have been so busy with birthdays that it snuck up on me. I need to get some candles.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrresistibleGrace Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thank you for reminding me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeperof3 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 It can't be advent already! I need to get candles. Does anyone have a source for good chocolate coins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 YAY! Guess I'd better get on the ball and finish my calendar. I made a quilted advent calendar with large pockets a couple years ago and a new one this year. I always put a chocolate and a love note to everyone LOL. The kids like to leave little notes too, and once a week I get a small gift and leave a clue note for a hunt around the house for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Do you have a store that carries bulk candy? I bought them in bulk from our grocery store last year for St. Nicholas Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 So excited and DETERMINED to do our Jesse Tree all the way through this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeperof3 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Do you have a store that carries bulk candy? I bought them in bulk from our grocery store last year for St. Nicholas Day. No, we don't. We live in the back of beyond! lol I'm going to try and find them at World Market this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hook me up with ideas people! Every year I let this sneak up on me and I don't ever fully pull something together. I *did* order Bartholomew's Passage though. On Kindle, so no waiting for it to arrive :D Now I just have to get a calendar and 'treats' together, ASAP! Spam me with ideas, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Advent starts in 10 days! We do a bunch of Advent stuff here, so I'm starting to pull it all together. I thought I'd remind you guys, in case it's sneaking up on anyone else. Actually, it started two days ago. Are you sure you're not late? (Just kidding! For the Eastern Orthodox Church, it starts Nov. 15 .... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Actually, it started two days ago. Are you sure you're not late? (Just kidding! For the Eastern Orthodox Church, it starts Nov. 15 .... ) Don't say that to me I might flip.:lol: I am unfamiliar with the orthodox church. I guess I need to read about it a bit. I'm trying to figure out where to get candles for our wreath. No one in our town sells them, and I'm wondering if they will get here in time if I order them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeperof3 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Don't say that to me I might flip.:lol: I am unfamiliar with the orthodox church. I guess I need to read about it a bit. I'm trying to figure out where to get candles for our wreath. No one in our town sells them, and I'm wondering if they will get here in time if I order them? Here's what I did last year.The kids loved it, maybe I'll do that instead of buying them. http://catholicicing.com/2010/11/make-pink-and-purple-advent-candles/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I know it's time to buy Advent Sunday cookies. I usually use cookie exchange cookies, but I have no one to exchange treats with this year :crying: Top of my treat list is Walker's shortbread, and I may stop by Aldi's to see what kind of German chocolates and goodies they are carrying. Ingredients to make hot chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Don't say that to me I might flip.:lol: I am unfamiliar with the orthodox church. I guess I need to read about it a bit. I'm trying to figure out where to get candles for our wreath. No one in our town sells them, and I'm wondering if they will get here in time if I order them? I just use pillars from any ol' store. You'll be fine! (Deep breaths!) Here's a link to our diocese if you're are interested; three years + one month ago, I had no idea what they were all about either. Have a great Advent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I just use pillars from any ol' store. You'll be fine! (Deep breaths!) Here's a link to our diocese if you're are interested; three years + one month ago, I had no idea what they were all about either. Have a great Advent! Thanks! That is what my dh said. I guess they don't need to be a certain color, or I can use the previous link. We are not Catholic and our church doesn't do Advent this is just something we do at home.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Here's what I did last year.The kids loved it, maybe I'll do that instead of buying them.http://catholicicing.com/2010/11/make-pink-and-purple-advent-candles/ This is so cool - what a great idea! I usually find my Advent candles at Joanne ETC (or maybe it's Michaels?) - they often have the whole set of purple, white, and pink. Last year I bought an extra set because I knew I'd be running around at the last minute otherwise :rolleyes:. Love the crayon-colored idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Thanks! We are not Catholic and our church doesn't do Advent this is just something we do at home.:001_smile: Yeah, we're not Catholic either, but do celebrate as a Church. I love this time of year -- preparing to celebrate the Incarnation of our Lord -- don't you? I know it can be more difficult when you're doing it on your own. Have a joyous feast. Edited November 17, 2011 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Wow, am I glad you reminded me! I would have totally spaced it! Just so we're clear though: does Advent start on November 27 or 28? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 So then I looked at the Calendar. ;) It would have to be the 27th, since that's a Sunday! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMOm Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I just did a post on our favorite Advent resources. I'm going to try to copy & paste it below but here is the link in case it doesn't. http://threelittlejewells.com/2011/11/14/advent-resources/ 1. The Advent Book is amazing. The illustrations are just gorgeous. The pages are made out of sturdy cardstock and are made to last. This is definitely an heirloom book and one that will be passed down to your children. 2. My second favorite is One Wintry Night by Ruth Bell Graham. Beautiful illustrations, beautiful telling of WHY we needed Christ to come. 3. We will probably do a few activities from The ADVENTure of Christmas: Helping Children Find Jesus in our Holiday Traditions. 4. I’ve made two new purchases this year- the first is The Jesse Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean. I’m planning on reading it and using the ornaments that Ann at Holy Experience gives away with her FREE Advent Devotional Book every year. Kip always cuts down a little branch from a pine tree to use as our Jesse Tree. And I just ordered this! Isn’t it lovely??!? I’m so excited- I love it. I’ve wanted to do an Advent wreath for years. I thought about making my own but when I saw this last summer I just fell in love with it. It should be here sometime next week and I can’t wait. I just need to track down some pink & purple tea candles and we will be all set. In the center I am thinking of doing some pine greens, maybe a pillar candle… I’m not sure yet. I have some cinnamon scented pine cones that I will use in some of the little holes. 5. We have a Fontanini Nativity set that I bought when I visited Rome with my Mom in January 2003. I bought it at a little store right in front of St. Peter’s Cathedral. It was steeply discounted, probably because they don’t sell to many Nativity sets in January. Every year we set it up in the bay window in our kitchen and we put the three wise men upstairs in a far corner of the house. Each day they move just a little bit closer to the Nativity. Baby Jesus also doesn’t come to the Nativity until Christmas morning. This year we are moving our family devotional time to right after supper. We will begin with lighting our Advent candles and then open one door in The Advent Book, read the scripture & put an ornament on our Jesse Tree. Then we will read one chapter of The Jesse Tree from Geraldine McCaughrean. I’ll read One Wintry Night and do some of the Advent crafts during the day with the children. Each night, after the children are in bed, I move the camels a little bit and so they run to find those in the morning when they are searching for Jingle, our Elf on the Shelf. Savannah, Lyra, Nathan & Mary- Advent, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I have One Wintry Night and got the Geraldine Jesse Tree book this year! trying to start new traditions for our 4 year old. Thanks for all the details! I have the Holy Experience Advent Devotionals (two years of them even) -- but have not looked to see if they match up with the Jesse Tree stories. I'm going to match with that book this year. I know Holy Experience was making this curly "Countdown to christmas" wooden thing last ear. I can not find it this year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Oh yes, the Holy Experience ones do match up with the jesse Tree. :D we're not catholic but we enjoy celebrating Advent at home to keep our focus on Jesus. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I really like the RCA Jesse tree for younger dc. It's free here. One tradition I haven't seen mentioned is The Nativity in Song. We listen to it every year. We love Advent! :) After reading through all of the Jotham's Journey trilogy, this year we're reading The Christmas Mystery and Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 It can't be advent already! I need to get candles. Does anyone have a source for good chocolate coins? Aldi's and Trader Joe's. I've gotten them at Walgreen's and Target in the past - don't know that I'd call them good though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 4. I’ve made two new purchases this year- the first is The Jesse Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean. I’m planning on reading it and using the ornaments that Ann at Holy Experience gives away with her FREE Advent Devotional Book every year. Kip always cuts down a little branch from a pine tree to use as our Jesse Tree. Thank you so much for posting this Jesse Tree resource! We have ornaments that I made and devotionals to go with them, but I've been looking for something a bit meatier. This looks wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Originally Posted by FlyingMOm 4. I’ve made two new purchases this year- the first is The Jesse Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean. I’m planning on reading it and using the ornaments that Ann at Holy Experience gives away with her FREE Advent Devotional Book every year. Kip always cuts down a little branch from a pine tree to use as our Jesse Tree. Thanks! I'm printing this now. Also my sister just called and told me that Michaels does have Advent candles. She works there.;) Hopefully I can go get a set when my dh gets home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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