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So seeing as half of my 6-Pack no longer officially believes in Santa I have thrown a bit of fun into the mix this year. Unofficially, as soon as they no longer believe in Santa (or choose to ruin the Santa game for younger siblings) they no longer get those special “Santa” gifts. This keeps [...]
Today is the third Sunday of Advent! Gaudete, gaudete! (Rejoice, rejoice!) Gaudete, guadete Refrain: Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. Refrain Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. Refrain Ergo nostra contio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus [...]
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence 1. Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing in His hand, Christ our God to earth descendeth Our full homage to demand. 2. King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth He stood, [...]
The Advent of Our God The advent of our God Shall be our theme for prayer; Come, let us meet him on the road And place for him prepare.. The everlasting Son Incarnate stoops to be, Himself the servant’s form puts on To set his people free. Come, Zion’s daughter, rise To meet your lowly [...]
Here are a few facts about the Twelve Days of Christmas (and the song). This is by no means and exhaustive list. But first, did you know the twelve days of Christmas begins, not ends, on December 25th. December 25th begins the Christmas season, not ends it. The Christmas season lasts those whole 12 days. [...]
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