For 12 days we spread out all the Christmas traditions and fun trying to make each day a little special.
(more…)Archive for the ‘Church Year’ Category
Our St. Lucy Day
Friday, December 31st, 2021
December 13: Life’s been busy and with older kids having different schedules we have to adapt our saint day observances. Tonight we remember St. Lucy, the martyred saint of “light.” (I also use this day to add lights to our Christmas tree!)
(more…)The Feast of St. Ambrose
Monday, December 20th, 2021
December 7: The Feast of St. Ambrose. Since this is one of Martin’s namesakes I wanted to make sure we remember to observe this day. Also, he is a man worth remembering. Being a great orator and preacher Ambrose was called the “Honey tongued doctor.” I came across a cookie recipe in one of my Christmas books with honey as a key ingredient so I had to try it for today. The Ambrosia honey and bee plate I had on hand from Martin’s first birthday party, fitting.
