My family always treated Advent as a mini Lent. Advent and Christmas was totally a religious, spiritual, Christ centered time. We did the usual gift giving, big meal on Christmas, but the focus was always Jesus, the Lord. When bringing up my own kids I sort of did, but I also dropped the ball a little. Advent and Cbristmas seemed a little empty, purposeless. I wish I had done better for my children!
My family always treated Advent as a mini Lent. Advent and Christmas was totally a religious, spiritual, Christ centered time. We did the usual gift giving, big meal on Christmas, but the focus was always Jesus, the Lord. When bringing up my own kids I sort of did, but I also dropped the ball a little. Advent and Cbristmas seemed a little empty, purposeless. I wish I had done better for my children!
A very appropriate article,especially in these last day times!