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An Advent calendar.

Four Sundays before Christmas (November 30, this year), many Christians begin to celebrate Advent. In some traditions, the season is a fast; in others, the generally festive pre-Christmas spirit intrudes. For all Christians, Advent is a time of expectation and longing.

Expectation and longing could be said to be behind the tradition of Advent calendars. In the early 1900s, Germans started printing calendars with little flaps to be opened each day until Christmas. Some advent calendars had little pictures; others had Bible verses.

This advent calendar is along similar lines, except that you won't be able to peek ahead. Each day of advent, we will add another image and passage about the meaning of Christ's incarnation.

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Day 15 | Day 16 | Day 17 | Day 18 | Day 19 | Day 20 | Day 21 | Day 22 | Day 23 | Day 24 | Day 25



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For more articles about Advent, the Incarnation, and more, see our Christmas special section.

The Church of England has a video advent calendar.


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Nancy Spartan

December 12, 2008  9:55pm

I can only be in awe looking at the ultrasound photo. When I was pregnant, ultrasound was not perfected as it is now. I could only hear the heartbeat, but seeing the picture makes birth even more amazing. Think about how Mary and Elizabeth both felt. Thank you Lord.

Thos. B. Fowler

December 12, 2008  8:06pm

Giants in God's green forests grow, Though we forget how this was able... Their veiny rooted feet beneath the snow, Like the seed brought forth in a stable. tbf

bloom2sb

December 12, 2008  9:21am

I am thankful for the reflections that point back to Christ, and to his word. In this season of preparation for Christmas lets keep it more simple and keep the focus on Jesus himself.

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