Advent & Christmas Season 101: Savor The Beauty Of Christmas With Our Children

Advent began this week for Christians around the world, but do you know what Advent is?



Advent is the season of waiting for Christmas. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, and it ends on Christmas Eve. Many people simplify by celebrating Advent from December 1 to 24.

No matter when you observe Advent, it is a time of happiness, celebration, and hopeful anticipation of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.



This book contains background information on the Christian calendar, its seasons, and special feast days, along with recipes drawn from Catholic cultural traditions. There are prayers, poems, and illustrations that warm the heart and remind us to take time to prepare, celebrate, and then savor the beauty of Christmas with our children.