Note: Our updated Advent & Christmas Picture Book Collection can be found here. We love books. We love Advent and Christmas. We love books about Advent and Christmas! We started our Christmas book collection in 2000, following the birth of our oldest son, and...
I've been busy finishing my Jesse Tree Swap Ornaments the past few days and finally, after staying up until way too late last night early this morning painting and assembling, got them wrapped and shipped this afternoon, barely making the deadline! It took way...
Celebrating the Saints :: St. Martin of Tours "The most common, and universal, harvest and thanksgiving celebration in medieval times was held on the Feast of St. Martin of Tours (Martinmas) on November 11. It was a holiday in Germany, France, Holland, England, and in...
"But undoubtedly the main festivity on St Martin's Day especially in France and Germany is that of making paper lanterns and carrying them in procession. Children form groups - either informally or as part of an official organization with a band - and walk through the...
A couple days ago our oldest son informed me that there is just one thing that he would like for Christmas this year... a Perplexus.I was quite perplexed myself, having absolutely no idea what he was talking about. I didn't pay much attention at the time,...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Walking from the the church to the coffee shop, following Mass on All Saints Day... Someone was having fun with his big sisters! {happy}This past Sunday night we hosted a dinner at our home...
November 1, All Saints Day (New, Trad.):Can You Find Saints? : Introducing Your Child to Holy Men and WomenAll Saints from Around the Year Once Upon a Time SaintsAn Alphabet of SaintsAn Alphabet of Catholic SaintsS is for SaintsSaints: Lives and Illuminations by...
$15 Jingle Deals + 20% coupon + 5% rewards discount = only $11.40 each!I can't believe that Christmas is next month... Advent will be starting in just a few weeks and I have some Jesse Tree swap ornaments to finish, books to wrap, and a few other things to prepare.At...
... on the feast of All Souls! *All Photography © Marc Salvatore - Used with permission.Due to the cold and rain I ended up staying home with the two youngest, while the rest of the family attended the Mass this year. We were so happy that the rain...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
