The importance of observing Advent (and not just Christmas)

Happy almost-Advent! In honor of the coming season, I joined Morning Air this week to talk about the difference between Advent and Christmas, how to not get caught up in materialism (but also don’t be too hard on yourself if you are), and heard from a caller with a reflection on the first nativity scene, which was created by St. Francis. You can listen here, starting around minute 32.

Is your tree up yet? Ours are going up this weekend (two big ones, one little one in different parts of the house. Yippee!). One of the things we talked about in the interview is that this time of year is, indeed, meant to be fun and joyful, even if defined by hopeful waiting. So, if you need permission to begin decorating: consider it given.

Wishing you a blessed Advent!