Advent

Happy first day of Advent!  And as is my new tradition, I opened the first door on my Advent Calendar.

The verse inside is:  The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light.  Isaiah 9:2

We didn't get these kinds of advent calendars when I was a kid.  Oh, they weren't forbidden or anything.  Our parents just didn't get them for us, so this is all new to me.  I'm glad I started this last year when I decided to buy calendars for Cody and Brennan -- and threw an extra one into the cart for myself.  

I guess because I didn't do them as a child, I also didn't do chocolate Advent calendars when Cody was little, either.  I wasn't opposed to them; I just didn't think about it.   However, we did do an Advent poster for most of his childhood.  I hadn't done it in years, but just last year I decided I wanted to revive the old tradition.  This morning, I added the first figure -- the little town of Bethlehem. 

"But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means the least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel."  Matthew 2:6

And as always, I have an appropriate song to share. 

That's about all I have for today, but if you made it this far, I have this little tidbit to share with you.  My Duolingo streak hit a pretty significant number this morning. 

 If you get it, we're definitely friends.  

Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll put on a Christmas music playlist and start working on my Christmas cards.  

If you want one, message me your address, and I'll be happy to add you to my list.