Ep 52 What Is Advent And Why It Matters Today

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Ep 52 What Is Advent And Why It Matters Today

Girls Gone Holy

14 minutes 31 seconds

11 months ago

Ep 52 What Is Advent And Why It Matters Today

In this episode of Girls Gone Holy, we explore the meaning and traditions of Advent, a time of spiritual preparation and anticipation for the birth of Jesus and his second coming. Join us as we discuss how to celebrate Advent in a meaningful and personal way, whether you're new to the tradition or looking to deepen your practice.

KEY THINGS FROM THE EPISODE:

- [00:00] Understanding Advent:

- Advent comes from the Latin word meaning "coming" or "arrival."

- It is a season of spiritual preparation, celebrating the birth of Jesus and anticipating his return.

- [00:37] Personal Experiences with Advent:

- Hosts share their personal journeys with Advent, including first-time experiences and family traditions.

- Discussion on making Advent a meaningful practice rather than a commercialized event.

- [03:35] Advent Traditions and Practices:

- Lighting candles each week to symbolize hope, peace, joy, and love.

- Engaging in a 25-day devotional from December 1st to December 25th.

- [04:58] The True Spirit of Christmas:

- Emphasizing the presence of Jesus over presents.

- Encouraging listeners to focus on the spiritual significance of the season.

- [05:39] Involving Children in Advent:

- Ideas for making Advent engaging for children, such as using a Christmas tree Advent calendar.

- Teaching children the true meaning of Christmas beyond commercial traditions.

- [09:06] Addressing Commercialization:

- Concerns about the commercialization of Christmas and Advent.

- Suggestions for maintaining the spiritual focus of the season.

- [11:30] Closing Thoughts:

- Encouragement to embrace Advent as a season of reflection and anticipation.

- Invitation to share Advent experiences and look forward to the next episode.

IDEAS MENTIONED:

- Why the Nativity

- Felt Christmas NativityTree

CALL TO ACTION:

- Share your Advent traditions with us on social media.

- Stay tuned for more episodes exploring faith, family, and the beauty of the season.

Thank you for joining us on this journey through Advent. We hope you find inspiration and joy in this season of anticipation. Wild out!

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