tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post8498995411076122935..comments2023-10-06T01:42:29.046-06:00Comments on Coffeegirl's Community: AdventUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-54292958897910879252008-12-08T07:11:00.000-07:002008-12-08T07:11:00.000-07:00and for those who don't have an advent calendar: h...and for those who don't have an advent calendar: here is one online - http://www.paperlesschristmas.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-83526747071473657182008-12-05T11:26:00.000-07:002008-12-05T11:26:00.000-07:00It's great to read about your tradition. We're sp...It's great to read about your tradition. We're spending our first "cross-cultural" Christmas this year, and the severe change in weather is making it hard to feel like the holiday is coming. You've given me some ideas about new traditions we can start.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16007668779683965884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-59681476798422586342008-12-04T13:53:00.000-07:002008-12-04T13:53:00.000-07:00Well - I find it hard to believe, but thanks to yo...Well - I find it hard to believe, but thanks to your blog I "found" my Advent calendar at the right time. ;-) For many years I always came across it when it was not Advent, and so I put it away again. When it was Advent I usually forgot about it. But it moved with me from place to place. This year I will finally use it. :-) Today I have opened the first windows ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-6614664623076241602008-12-04T10:52:00.000-07:002008-12-04T10:52:00.000-07:00Beth,Here is a link to a website that shows you ho...Beth,<BR/>Here is a link to a website that shows you how to make a Jesse tree with all the scripture and ornaments you will need. I did this last year with my two seven year olds and it was really neat to go throught the whole Christmas story with them.<BR/>http://www.shalfleet.net/advent/makeajessetree.htm<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>CarinThe Guthrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180821592938834252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-77359505821363120582008-12-03T17:16:00.000-07:002008-12-03T17:16:00.000-07:00Is there a website or instructions somewhere for t...Is there a website or instructions somewhere for the advent wreath? I've so wanted to do it, but have no idea where to begin. The wreath itself is the easy part, it's the stories and verses that I wonder about.Alan & Beth McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302406278511895369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-48260838479518425372008-12-03T03:27:00.000-07:002008-12-03T03:27:00.000-07:00I was so surprised when I moved to a southern stat...I was so surprised when I moved to a southern state from the upper midwest to find that my Sunday School class knew nothing about advent! I brought my wreath in and taught them all about it every week.<BR/>When I was little my mom made an advent calendar out of felt. Each day we put an ornament on the tree after we read the verse for the day.<BR/>Now, on the mission field, I am teaching my friends about advent and the anticipation of waiting for Jesus.<BR/>Yes, come Lord Jesus, come!Shan in Japanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467051065525879573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-57814142393973744122008-12-02T20:34:00.000-07:002008-12-02T20:34:00.000-07:00I have leaarned to love Advent as an adult, my fam...I have leaarned to love Advent as an adult, my family did not observe it when I was a child. I now enjoy it with my children.The Guthrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180821592938834252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-444268095565301112008-12-02T12:19:00.000-07:002008-12-02T12:19:00.000-07:00Coffeegirl I can so identify with the loss of wond...Coffeegirl I can so identify with the loss of wonder associated with Christmas. For me I still had it when my children were little and it was so easy to please them and teach them the real meaning of Christmas. Now, can you believe it, I am not the boss of Christmas celebrations and I find it hard to recapture the wonder of it all. I think it helps to have a heart and mind focused on eternal things-- our life after all the sad and ruined things in this world. Good to be part of God's efforts, isn't it? Thanks, Coffeegirl. JPjpiercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600527256962639493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-62653440764405553352008-12-02T10:16:00.000-07:002008-12-02T10:16:00.000-07:00My husband and I are hoping to do the Jesse tree t...My husband and I are hoping to do the Jesse tree this year with our three year old (if you haven't heard of it - check out www.ourjessetree.blogspot.com). I'm already a day behind but hopefully today I will be able to get what I need for the project! <BR/>It has been so fun to see it all through his eyes so far (the nativity, the tree, etc)...brings back that wonder you are talking about. <BR/>Blessings to you today!Shilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685484529067710610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-56435397079507720052008-12-02T06:28:00.000-07:002008-12-02T06:28:00.000-07:00I love hearing Advent traditions in each persons h...I love hearing Advent traditions in each persons home. Our church has an advent children's program for the kids in the community. We have an advent book our family goes through. And, of course, an Advent calendar. I do love this time of year - and I too have a birthday in December (my husband does too!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244043108924274434noreply@blogger.com