And There Shall Be Joy!

By Contributing Writer, Chelsey Hall

…and there shall be joy to thee, and gladness, and many at his birth shall joy…
Luke 1:14

Memory is the mother of traditions. Almost all of our special days are celebrated because they remind us of something significant in the past… Our celebrations are occasions to look back and remember what God has done in the world and in our lives.   ~Noel Piper

With the Christmas season upon us, we spend the month in anticipation–wondering and weaving our way through the history, stories, prophesies, and roots of the one who was born to give His life.

Remembering

We spend time with family and friends, sharing in love, wrapped up in the warmth of giving hearts.

Connecting

We laugh and cry. We sing the beautiful songs of Christmas past and the new ones of today.

Reflecting

Tradition. It’s a way of keeping the memories alive year after year. It’s…

Remembering
Connecting
Reflecting

One of our traditions that we began about five or six years ago is celebrating Advent.

Advent: an arrival or coming, especially one which is awaited

And so we each year we focus on the Advent. We have a time of family worship where we light candles that reminded us of the promises, hope, love and light of Jesus Christ. We read passages from Scripture that help us to focus on the gift of the Savior, His legacy, His lineage, HIS story.

There are SO many different ways you can choose to celebrate Advent. The key is finding out what fits your family and making it your own.

Need some good resources out there to help you get started?

For those with little ones, Truth in the Tinsel is excellent.
Odds & Ends: Jesse Tree Devotionals, Advent Wreath
The Season of Advent: Anticipation and Hope
Advent Family Devotional

What traditions do you have in your home that help you remember, connect, and reflect on the birth of our Savior?

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