Seasonal articles to guide you through the traditional feasts (and famines) of the liturgical year, from Advent and Christmas through Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and more.
It's OK to feel lonely during the holidays. These reflections and prayers will remind you that you are part of God's family, and he is always with you.
The season of Advent is all about waiting in expectation and anticipation of a Savior promised long ago. So at Christmas, we wait with expectation for the arrival of Christ in the manger and honor and celebrate the fact that He came; that God came through on His long awaited promise.
As a child, all I wanted was to celebrate Advent with a little chocolate calendar. As it turns out, Advent is about more than sweet treats — and it is something worth celebrating.
