We are well into the Christmas seaon, and for most of us, there’s no longer any delusion that we’ll have a calm, meditative holiday this year. The party going, gift shopping, goodie baking, card sending, and decoration hanging is in full swing, and with only 10 days until Christmas, the only thing left to do is try to survive.
This is one version of Christmas.
Another version still has all of the activity, but in the midst of it, we can remember Jesus and what His coming has to do with all of this madness. I like to call this version “Advent.” Each day, I try to find a little meaning in this busiest month of the year by reading Bible verses, reciting prayers, and reflecting on what difference Jesus’ comings make. I’d love to have you join me over on The Space Between on my web site. Today is the third Sunday of Advent.
I also just found a late-November USA Today article on the growing popularity of Advent. It also gives some historical/cultural perspective. Check it out if you have the chance.
And while you’re at it, drink a cup of egg nog for me.
Actually, I’m going to go drink a cup for myself.
Egg nog. Love it. And now since we do a little Sukkot ceremony on Christmas Eve, we include it as a kind of milk and honey symbol.
Merry Christmas, a little after the fact. 🙂
Wonderful meditation you wrote yesterday, by the way. Hope a good number of others read it. A good reminder and encouragement to me.
I guess I don’t hate egg nog like I think I used to.
I wonder if we HAVE to be caught up in all the activities of this season. Maybe we need some alternative activities. I’m thinking more in terms of just how busy folks are, and how the true meaning can all but get lost in the often hubbub of activity. Though so much of this can serve as good reminders for us, as well.
Oh well, just thinking out loud. Seems like those in any mainstream can’t avoid it altogether. But does remind me of Ecclesiastes and what is said at the end, as well as Martha and Mary, and Mary choosing the better part of which I’m sure Martha began to learn to do in her life.