Advent Theme

Thank you so much to Wendy who emailed me this bit of brilliance....

I found it really helpful last Advent to have a theme.  Last year we did: Christ came in history, Christ comes in Mystery, Christ will come in majesty.  This was great! We had three large banners covering a wall of the dining room and it gave focus to the whole season for me and for the kids.  My only problem is...  what to do this year?  Any ideas for themes?  I am in early pregnancy with my 6th and my brain is already going.   I try to get all the shopping done and the bulk of the home made (not by kids) stuff done before Advent.  Since I homeschool I can then devote the month of December to really celebrate Advent (like an extended retreat with crafts and cooking!).

What about it? This strikes me as a wonderful way to focus your celebration and prevent all the wild "try to do everything" syndrome that many of us suffer from. Any ideas?  Lets help Wendy (and me).

Comments

[Our Magnum Opus]

I guess this could be a theme. Our plan for this Advent is to learn more Advent songs as a family. Since we just started Latin this year we will also work on Adeste Fideles for Christmas.

I do like the new color!

[Gwen]

This is really a great idea Wendy! I'd say since you're pregnant this Advent and Christmas, how about the first few Joyful Rosary mysteries? A few titles that come to mind are "The Word made Flesh," "Hail Full of Grace," or "Behold, a Virgin Shall Concieve and Bear a Son." Your family could keep track of the unborn Jesus as you follow your own babe's progress and perhaps Our Lady of Guadalupe could be your "holy mascot."

[Dawn]

We're planning to focus on the "animals of the nativity" this Advent season. I haven't done too much planning yet, but have started collecting book titles and ideas for crafts and activities - like a trip to a local barn in December. I'm also looking for an Advent calendar that features the manger scene. :)