This month is going by so fast! I can't believe that Advent is almost over and Christmas is almost here! Like many Catholics, we are currently praying the "O" Antiphons. An article on Catholic Culture put it so beautifully when they said that the O Antiphons are "the...
Our morning got off to a rough start for a number of reasons, but after a quick trip to town for donuts sweet rolls and a BIG mocha for me, the day got much better! Twinkle Toes was so excited to wear her Santa Lucia crown and serve our teatime snack. All the...
December 13th is the Feast of St. Lucy. In Sweden this feast day is called Luciadagen. The tradition is, that the oldest girl in the family wears a white dress with a crimson sash and stockings, as well as a wreath crown with white lighted candles. Then, at dawn she...
Today is the Feast of St. Ambrose! You can read about him here.St. Ambrose is the Patron Saint of Candlemakers, among other things, so I thought it would be a good day to let the children decorate our Christ Candle in time to drape it with blue cloth tomorrow,...
The children were up bright and early this morning... They scurried down the hall and were VERY excited to find their new slippers, books, and gold coins, in addition to the special breakfast. In fact, it was early enough for Daddy to read a brief story of St....
My little ones are "nestled all snug in their beds"... and I just finished the preparations for our St. Nicholas Feast Day Celebration in the morning! Before I head off to bed, I thought I would share a few pictures with you!My hubby and I started a tradition with our...
You can find an updated version of this post for 2010 here: Jesse Tree Readings and Coloring Pages for 2010I compiled a list of coloring pages, activities and bible passages (used in addition to the stories in our Children's Bible), to go along with our Jesse Tree. I...
There are just so many wonderful feast days coming up for us to celebrate during Advent. It is going to be such a fun month as we joyfully prepare for, and then celebrate, the birth of Christ!In addition to our Jesse Tree, Advent Wreath, Advent Calendar and other...
Today, November 25th, is the feast of Christ the King. It is ALSO the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria… And, since she is one of Twinkle Toes' patron Saints, it is an extra special day at our home. I love the story of St. Catherine. She is known as the patron...
My dear friend Trina just wrote a beautiful post about the Jesse Tree. She has organized a "Jesse Tree Ornament Swap" at her parish! Isn't that such a wonderful idea? It sounds like such fun!Go check out her post to find out more.OH, and check out Amy's post for some...
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.
