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I wonder if a lot of the depression at this time of year is caused by the over-secularization/hype that has become Advent/Christmas. If people took the time to prepare and look inside themselves, instead of being swept up in the consumer mindset, would they be happier? Christmas isn't just one day and then disappointment and let down. It starts now with Advent and doesn't end until Epiphany -the Twelve Days of Christmas. It's time society started to slow down and enjoy the seasons and cycles of the earth. The Christmas season isn't just a time to 'get through', it's a time to be enjoyed and savoured.
This Sunday I get out my Advent wreath and we light the first candle. When I was a child at church the Advent candles were all purple (except for the Christ candle), now churches use 3 purple and a rose. At home we have beeswax. I prefer natural candles and just love the smell of beeswax.
Today we light the first candle. The Candle of Prophecy/Hope.
2 comments:
Amen, Sister! I'm so happy that we are in a denomination that follows the church calendar, and celebrates Advent...Although for us it's a season of colds, I and two of the children are home from church this AM- Hopefully it will be the only Sunday we miss. I have to admitt though that we've been slack at home about our Advent candle lighting, Hubby and I usually take a date to the store on Sunday afternoon, I think I will pick up some candles for this purpose.
The colds around here have been ridiculous this year. Ella and I have been sick/coughing since the end of AUGUST!! Colin is complaining of a sore throat today so it's starting again.
I know what you mean about church following the calendar. Mom's family are Baptist/United (ie very Protestant) and when I go to their church I feel like I still need to go to church :) I was there once on Palm Sunday and there was absolutely NO mention of it. It could have been any given Sunday.
Hope you all are feeling better soon.
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