In my Eastern Orthodox church, it is a traditional practice to fast during Advent. I can’t think of anything better to underscore for my children the idea of anticipation, and waiting for the birth of Christ. But by December 23, we are all getting kind of...
“On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine—the best of meats and the finest of wines. On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers...
The other day I watched my daughter petition her Grandmother for “Bubbles.” She calls berries “Bubbles,” but she’s also very into real bubbles so it’s a little confusing to figure out what she actually wants. As she petitioned for the desire of her sweet little heart,...