I cannot wait! I love the twinkly lights in the shop windows, the slight panic when I think about gift shopping, the food, the drink, the parties and the prayer... oh yes... the prayer. Here are just three ways I'm finding that Christmas feeling in the coming month.
This Friday the Harding household plays host to our annual Proxy Christmas celebration. The month early celebration of Jesus birth where we share Christmas dinner with over a dozen of our friends. For over five years this rather barmy (and very early) Christmas party has launched our holiday season with our Chichester family helping us decorate the house, put up our tree and have our own near-thanksgiving celebration.
The following Monday before I jet off to Malaysia (can't wait!) I'll be joining thousands of others in praying through the advent season with the 24-7 Spaces podcast. I loved our wee podcast that took us through lent earlier this year and as I prayed with my mates I felt connected to them despite the distance. Find out more about the podcast in the preview vid below and pray along with subscription info here.