Tag Archives: Waiting for Christmas

Why Advent?

Olivia Newport Advent candle

Twenty-five years ago, my son was born on the first Sunday of Advent. Five days late, mind you. (I certainly minded.) As my due date came and went, and Advent approached, waiting took on a whole new meaning. Thinking that any minute now my son would come squalling into my arms gave me a existential perspective […]

Advent: Pregnant and Waiting

Bird in storm Olivia Newport

The days before Christmas too often whisk by us with hardly a moment for contemplation. The commercial season muddles the spiritual season, and before we have had a chance to sort through the difference, the season is half gone. Once again it is too late to hang the Advent calendar or light the candles on […]