cereal?
for advent?
am I getting desperate for ideas?
well...not exactly!
I admit that my "advent stock" was running low this morning so when I was trying to decide what to do, I came across a box of Cheerios and realized- they were circular in shape (eternal), good for you (like Jesus), a great way to start your day (like spending time with Jesus) ......
So, our advent today is Cheerios- the kids are going to LOVE it!

the Star

appearing the in the sky

announcing our Saviour's birth

december 15

Snowmen.

Created.
Like we are.
Fragile.
Like we are.

White, pure.
Like Jesus is.

Washing away our sins.

Loving us always
Inspite of ourselves.

advent

Christmas tree cookies.

Green for eternal life.
Point upward to focus our hearts on Jesus.

The Proof is in the Pudding

Today's advent is Christmas Pudding.  Not the real thing because I don't think my kids would eat it but vanilla pudding topped with holiday sprinkles.  But as we're eating this tonight, I am going to share with my kids the symbolism behind this traditional holiday dessert. 
Did you know that Christmas Pudding is made with 13 ingredients to represent Jesus and His twelve disciples.  When making it, historically, women stirred from east to west to represent the direction in which the Magi followed the star and travelled to meet the baby Jesus.
And here I always thoughts that Christmas Pudding was just fancy fruit cake!

december 12

Advent today is chocolate Christmas balls.

Their circular shape reminds us of the never ending, never failing love of God.