Sunday-the second week of Advent

I "tried" to do a little shopping today.  You can't get near some of the stores because half the nation is out running up the balance of their credit cards...or I assume so.  I did get a parking place near the Good Will store.  I need blouses and have been putting off looking for any.  I did find a couple and they are in the washing machine right now.  I hope the one will shrink a little bit.

There isn't a lot to write about unless you note that people are wall to wall in the stores.  I really don't like shopping around Christmas time.  I would rather stay home and listen to some good Christmas music.

Tomorrow-Sunday-starts the second week of Advent.  If you are following the old European tradition of lighting a candle in your Advent Wreath, than light another candle tomorrow.  Remember to be very careful with any open flame and make sure the candle is out after your Advent Prayers.

The little Advent Prayer is supposed to be for next week-the third week of Advent, but there isn't any reason that it can't be adapted to this second week. You should light two purple candles tomorrow, but if you don't have  any, then use what you have or can find.

This is a good time to start a family tradition and teach children the true meaning of Christmas and of coming of the
Christ child, in such a way that they will always remember, and carry on their own traditions as they grow and journey through life.

It isn't too late to start your own Advent Tradition and Prayers.  We have only just begun.  By the way, did I tell you that I love Christmas and the joy of the season?

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