We have been preparing for Christmas day by sitting down after dinner and tearing a day off of the Advent Calender and then lighting an Advent Candle and letting the girls blow it out after ward. It's been a really nice way to wrap up the day and settle down for the night.
The girls did their Advent Walk on Saturday and for Julia's there was a harpist who accompanied the ceremony; it was so relaxing with the lights off and the candle glow. Her teacher told the parents that this is to show that each child carries and brings their own special gifts to this world making it brighter. After they all took turns setting down their lights they sang an Advent song about carrying a light within themselves.
Sarah did the walk with her class an hour later and her music teacher accompanied their walk with the flute. Her teacher told a parable that in the end had one coal that lit up a whole castle and did not go out. It was a beautiful ceremony and the class sang Silent Night to close it.
I love the concept of having that inner light shine to share with the world. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
