Unfortunately, there is no corresponding season in which to prepare for Advent.
With the secular emphasis on Christmas (sorry, the "Festive" season), the round of present-shopping, parties and such-like, Advent can get lost. And yet it is a season in its own right. We are preparing for the coming of Christ - a remembrance of his first visit and an anticipation of the second!
There's a week to go before it starts. So take the time to decide what you are going to do to celebrate Advent.
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I was just thinking about Advent preparations too. More practical than spiritual though I'm afraid . . . like, where did I put last year's candles? Must check and see if I need to buy new or if any can be 'recycled'
What an excellent Post, Mac.
Many thanks for this most thoughtful,
incisive and relevant prompt.
I've now started re-reading Abbot Gueranger's
"The Liturgical Year", to ensure that my
Advent preparations are "up to speed".
I've been thinking of Advent preparation as well. I wrote a post today about Advent being the start of the Church's new year and therefore a perfect time to clean our homes and our souls.
http://dymphnaswell.blogspot.com/2012/11/advent-new-beginning.html
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