When we made the decision to opt out of hosting Christmas for my family last year, my husband and I sat down to brainstorm how to make the holiday season extra special for our girls.
How an Epidemic Changed Saint Nicholas
If I were writing this last year I don’t even think I would have paid any attention to this part of Nicholas’ story. I’m not sure the word would have registered in my brain. But this year? Hearing of a young boy losing both his parents to an uncontrolled illness was hard to ignore.
Embracing an Imperfect Observation of Advent
There is so much I hoped to do during this Advent, for my own kids, for the children and families in my ministry, and yes, for myself. And as always, come Christmas morning, some of it will have to be put away with vague hopes and promises of next year
Celebrating the Feast of Saint Nicholas
I once knew an Episcopal priest who was also a dad of young children. One of his daughters disliked their diocesan bishop greatly, and the […]
The story of St. Nicholas is worth celebrating. (His feast is December 6th.)
Telling the story of St. Nicholas provides an antidote to what can be a consumer-oriented season.
Faith at Home: Planning Ahead for December (and a giveaway coming soon)
Maybe because I wasn’t raised in the church, I’ve spent half my life trying to figure out how to observe Advent and Christmas.
Building Your Child’s Faith Library
In my search for great books about faith, I’ve found some really wonderful ones.
5 Ways We Decorate for Advent and Christmas
Since we became Episcopalian, the way I bring the season into my home has become even more fun and meaningful.
Fast, simple and fun: teach your kids about St. Nicholas [free printables]
The St. Nicholas Center website is chock full of ideas for helping kids get beyond seasonal greed.