tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post2401714949051085127..comments2023-11-03T13:18:28.489+01:00Comments on Troc, Broc and Recup': A First Pause in Advent - 'Essence'Flosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098894367955345944noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-65093497557373076522012-12-07T23:21:25.278+01:002012-12-07T23:21:25.278+01:00I like this idea of the purity of Advent distilled...I like this idea of the purity of Advent distilled into a thick concentrate of what really will matter. I don't have your reasons for needing the concentrate, but I like the idea!magsmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278148796772565928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-57138815664273958422012-12-05T16:56:28.977+01:002012-12-05T16:56:28.977+01:00I'm totally unprepared for Xmas this year due ...I'm totally unprepared for Xmas this year due to a recovery which is taking longer than expected.<br />So my essence will be spending quality time my little family :)<br />The wooden Advent wreath is a very clever idea!<br />xA garden just outside Venicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261189412302206670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-56259871704242783032012-12-05T12:43:50.436+01:002012-12-05T12:43:50.436+01:00Oh how lovely - and full of such sweet family memo...Oh how lovely - and full of such sweet family memories. I especially love the wooden Advent wreath as my sweet husband was a woodworker! And oh! The handmade tree calendar is so lovely! I have a couple of older Advent wreaths full of special memories, but they are currently in storage a few states away. In past years, I've made new ones with the big pillar candles. Turns out, if you store those in the attic - they MELT! I now have a lovely maroon angel, that used to be white, and no more candles. :) But this year, my grandkids' house has a lovely Advent wreath up. And we are talking about Advent stories at both houses - in bed for bedtime, as well as in the car as we drive. Like you, it's a busier year than ever for me here, so minimalist definitely works.This year, it's the heart of Advent more than the decor for us, and as you've wisely pointed out, that's the most important part. Sweet blessings to you this week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07853668220114748234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-38042222372663458952012-12-05T11:44:58.688+01:002012-12-05T11:44:58.688+01:00Lovely post, it's baby B's first christmas...Lovely post, it's baby B's first christmas so we're making an heirloom stocking to start her traditions xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-27837245637100110872012-12-05T09:40:28.098+01:002012-12-05T09:40:28.098+01:00Love the essential essence thought Floss...thank y...Love the essential essence thought Floss...thank you. I've never been too good with the trite in life. Distilling the essence through tradition...brings out the flavour..as it happens I am making my own vanilla essence just at the minute & I am interested to notice the deepening colour & flavour as the infusion progresses. Do hope that you don't have to frequent M's too often before Christmas! xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377061243543771813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-23849644273634210572012-12-03T20:20:55.223+01:002012-12-03T20:20:55.223+01:00Oh I love O Come, Emmanuel! It's lovely to hea...Oh I love O Come, Emmanuel! It's lovely to hear about different traditions! They make me so excited! I am afraid I have no advent traditions here at my current house though we did when I was little with my parents! At church we light the four candles and we used to sing a version of The Holly and the Ivy specially written by our old organist about advent, adding a verse each week, e.g. One is for the prophets....Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-67319474323595013132012-12-03T20:11:25.832+01:002012-12-03T20:11:25.832+01:00"The thrill of what you already have"......"The thrill of what you already have"...LOVE IT! I have Jesus so Christmas is complete.<br />Merry Christmas to you and yours!Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-62516932345929148982012-12-03T18:35:26.187+01:002012-12-03T18:35:26.187+01:00Lovely post Floss and thankyou for persevering wit...Lovely post Floss and thankyou for persevering with your computer access issues - good old McDonalds! I am enjoying this Advent more than ever with our new 'free' approach although there are a few traditions in there so will think about that for my next post.BettyElderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-33297402546402044552012-12-03T18:19:27.492+01:002012-12-03T18:19:27.492+01:00What a lovely idea to have a dedicated Advent box ...What a lovely idea to have a dedicated Advent box to get out every year! Things that come out every year are part of the specialness and become themselves laden with memories. Thank you so much for your comment on my blog and explaining how to link in. I have edited my post accordingly and borrowed your lovely Advent wreath button for my sidebar. Happy First Week of Advent! E xThomasina Tittlemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574272724724663796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-18371085150100845532012-12-03T18:04:06.176+01:002012-12-03T18:04:06.176+01:00I love these traditions. We have calenders that my...I love these traditions. We have calenders that my mum made the children when they were tiny and a pile of seasonal books that we add tp each year...some are children's books from years past last years was a poetry book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142631013794952968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-10961343998418472702012-12-03T17:27:38.154+01:002012-12-03T17:27:38.154+01:00Traditions are good, liked your post.Traditions are good, liked your post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550310970017380615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-55933588702115883612012-12-03T14:23:04.378+01:002012-12-03T14:23:04.378+01:00I'm focussing on carols this year...hoping tha...I'm focussing on carols this year...hoping that non believers may take time to listen.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-30836692217603413442012-12-03T14:04:01.234+01:002012-12-03T14:04:01.234+01:00Hi Floss! Pause has been a delight so far! I lov...Hi Floss! Pause has been a delight so far! I love the friends who participate, all of them!<br />I like your red in your Advent decorations. I have not found the Advent ring yet. I think I'm missing a box. It'll turn up.<br />Take care. You are busy. Thank you for organizing this meaningful Christmas event! I so appreciate it!Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089316062583477747.post-70391342547464597512012-12-03T12:08:31.137+01:002012-12-03T12:08:31.137+01:00Hello Floss! I don't really have any specific ...Hello Floss! I don't really have any specific Advent decorations & I'm not decorating the house this year(as I said on my "Pause" the cats are a bit seek-and-destroy when it comes to decorations) but I did come across my door wreath when I washunting for something in the cellar. I think I should at least bring that out for this year.<br /><br />I love your Pauses, as they reflect a family life that I think I would have liked to have had if I had had children. (There's a sentence you are free to use when yu teach conditionals!!!) Thoughtful, Christ centred - but normal !!! (that is meant to be a compliment!) God bless, my dear Floss.Fat Dormousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061838276997211115noreply@blogger.com