Christmas is two weeks away which, for many families, means the Advent calendars are out, carols are playing and the tree is decorated.
We asked our writers what their holiday traditions are, and we invite you to share yours as well.
What are your favorite faith-based holiday traditions?
Topics:
Culture,
Family & Relationships
Beliefs:
Christian - Protestant/Other, Interfaith
Tags:
christmas traditions, faith-based holiday traditions, family christmas traditions, family holiday traditions
I have two favorite holiday traditions the first one is the hanging of lights, which if you recall from my Christmas article last year, is a shared Buddhist and western tradition.
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When I was a child, I felt so honored to be the person who walks down the aisle to light the Advent candles during the church service. I still have a fondness for the Advent wreath, and I have one at home.
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If you are looking for a gift for someone who is hard to choose for, may I suggest one of my favorite websites, www.donorschoose.org? I have found gift cards from this website to be a very well received gift to give, and a fun and rewarding gift to receive.
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Tracy Simmons serves as the editor and community manager of SpokaneFAVS.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in communication.
She’s reported on religion for about a decade and has written for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas and Connecticut.
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