Catholic Family Advent Traditions for the Home
When Advent is lived well, Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year! The wisdom of Holy Mother Church to give us an entire season to prepare is such a gift. Here is a round up of posts with our favorite Advent traditions that help us quiet our hearts, minds, and home and help us anticipate and prepare for the birth of Christ.
Ok, so I know I just said we will be quieting our minds and hearts, so do not feel that you must do everything on this list. These are just some ideas we have done throughout the year. For example, we no longer wrap 25 books leading up to Christmas. Although it was super fun, it became stressful for me, so we focused on other, simpler things. Maybe choose 1 of these to try this year if it sounds fun or helpful.
St. Nicholas Day is on December 6th. This is a great feast day to try out in your home if you are a new Catholic or just starting some liturgical traditions in your home. Everyone knows Santa! So, teach your kids about the real man who is now a saint in heaven.
Saint Lucy is a favorite patron in our home. One year, I dressed up as her for All Saints’ Day. Here is a tutorial to make a cheap (under $10) DIY Saint Lucy Crown.Â
There are many beautiful feasts and wonderful saints to learn about during Advent. Here are 8 ideas for you this year.