tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719993557726993773.post5242635437334215620..comments2023-05-08T04:24:39.385-05:00Comments on Meadowlark Days: Sharing the SeasonMeadowlark Dayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17335888132960472805noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719993557726993773.post-60774808896577379242008-11-30T19:56:00.000-06:002008-11-30T19:56:00.000-06:00How beautiful. We usually collect gifts and deliv...How beautiful. We usually collect gifts and deliver them to a child abuse shelter nearby our home, that is always my favorite part of the season. <BR/><BR/>We also have a tradition were 20 women read a different kathisma from the Psalter each day. Between all of us the entire Psalter is read each day and we read through it twice individually. <BR/>As far as music, I enjoy the classic Christmas music and I love Mannheim Steamrollers :)::Sylvia::https://www.blogger.com/profile/14975937388439766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719993557726993773.post-41375547988084193502008-11-30T16:12:00.000-06:002008-11-30T16:12:00.000-06:00I had no idea about Advent... really cool stuff! ...I had no idea about Advent... really cool stuff! I think handmade gifts are the best!MaryAnn Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657201396595638848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719993557726993773.post-78619628185557151982008-11-29T18:54:00.000-06:002008-11-29T18:54:00.000-06:00i am reminded why i am so glad God gave me the Ort...i am reminded why i am so glad God gave me the Orthodox church! :) Entering Advent quietly and seeking to prepare is wonderful....<BR/><BR/>this year Christmas feels in one way far away - having just moved i am distracted - but - i feel like i have just been given a home where i can actually prepare for Christmas... <BR/><BR/>and a kitchen i actually want to use! <BR/><BR/>enjoyed your post here! not that this is suprising... :)elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962587884124992942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719993557726993773.post-16721003837289329492008-11-29T08:18:00.000-06:002008-11-29T08:18:00.000-06:00Today I'm going to start making cards...I like say...Today I'm going to start making cards...I like saying "Merry Christmas," but find that "Christ is born!" is more appropriate, because this addresses the reason we are celebrating! <BR/><BR/>We avoided the crowds yesterday and stayed home, except to meet up with the local farmer...we're still going to get raw milk, and I'll just make it into cheese and keep it for the Nativity!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411789923271959623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719993557726993773.post-64759469794853445142008-11-29T00:35:00.000-06:002008-11-29T00:35:00.000-06:00Very inspiring....what a great way to start prepar...Very inspiring....what a great way to start preparing for the season.donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09293599971314095864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719993557726993773.post-71645439252199536712008-11-28T20:14:00.000-06:002008-11-28T20:14:00.000-06:00wow, what a wonderful way to celebrate and observe...wow, what a wonderful way to celebrate and observe the season of Advent - all of it. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for participating, it means a lot to me. I find it interesting that you also have a church family but no family close by (or maybe I read that wrong). We don't live near any family, closest is 12 hours away but we definitely have a church family. Though we are on the other end of orthodox - fellowshiping in homes with believers and don't attend any "church building" *smile*.<BR/><BR/>Your plans sound meaningful and thoughtful. Thanks also for sharing your favorite Christmas music. I'd like to buy another album this year but had no idea where to to start.<BR/><BR/>Just tonight we met with a group of people to discuss how we can share the season, specifically observe Advent, with folks in our poor downtown neighborhoods. I'm so excited with what we came away with from that meeting, I can't wait to blog about it!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for sharing. I'm truly inspired and feel a connection - cool.renee @ FIMBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328536097747836142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719993557726993773.post-78659418966572029812008-11-28T19:04:00.000-06:002008-11-28T19:04:00.000-06:00what a neat tradition!I tell myself every year tha...what a neat tradition!<BR/>I tell myself every year that I will put in some volunteer hours at a local food bank/soup kitchen... but have never found the time.<BR/>hopefully this year will be different.Kassiannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761629509670296037noreply@blogger.com