Gold, Frankincense and Nerf Darts

It’s that time of year again. My kids begged me to set up the Nativity scene in a prominent place in the living room, and even though it was past bedtime, how could I refuse such enthusiasm? They were excited about the true meaning of Christmas. The next day, I saw my...

The Advent of the Advent Wreath

A few days ago, I climbed up to the attic to embark on the annual “hunt for the box containing the Advent wreath.”  We have a pretty big attic, but all the Christmas boxes are stored at one end, so the hunting ground is focused.  My problem is labeling. It’s not that...