Advent and Christmas
ADVENT CALENDAR
Advent is a precious time in the Christian calendar. The four weeks leading up to December 25 are meant to be a period of expectant waiting, as we prepare ourselves for the miraculous arrival of our Savior and his gifts of love, hope, joy, and peace.
The reality for most of us, though, is that these are anxious weeks of shopping and holiday planning leading up to a hectic Christmas Day. In the bustle of the holiday season, it’s hard to remember what we’re waiting for.
Completely avoiding the Christmas onslaught may be impossible, but we can make an effort to maintain some connection to the spiritual foundation of this season. Busted Halo’s 2013 Advent Surprise Calendar is here to help with that. You can't peek until Dec 1st.
Advent is a precious time in the Christian calendar. The four weeks leading up to December 25 are meant to be a period of expectant waiting, as we prepare ourselves for the miraculous arrival of our Savior and his gifts of love, hope, joy, and peace.
The reality for most of us, though, is that these are anxious weeks of shopping and holiday planning leading up to a hectic Christmas Day. In the bustle of the holiday season, it’s hard to remember what we’re waiting for.
Completely avoiding the Christmas onslaught may be impossible, but we can make an effort to maintain some connection to the spiritual foundation of this season. Busted Halo’s 2013 Advent Surprise Calendar is here to help with that. You can't peek until Dec 1st.
Alternative Gift Ideas
Buy Nothing Christmas is about reducing consumption, and one of the ways that you can do that is to reuse old things that still have value. Homemade gifts are a way to tell someone close to you that you love them. There are many different ways to give gifts without buying.
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Go Green for Christmas
As a teen, you may be the one most likely to bring environmentally friendly suggestions to your family.
Did you know that it's not just what you buy but how you buy that can make a difference? Check out ways to be a green shopper this Christmas. |