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Christmas

Advent ABC: Zither

25 December 202125 December 2021

Zither Carol tells the age-old story in song Angels starlight led

Advent ABC: Xmas

24 December 202124 December 2021

X is in Xmas Take no offence, for X (Chi) represents our ‘Christ’

Snowman with red top Snowman in red top hat in darkened garden. Image: Harold Mierop on Pexels.com hat in darkened garden. Image: Harold Mierop on Pexels.com

Advent ABC: Walking

23 December 202123 December 2021

‘Walking In The Air’* Collective noun for snowmen? What about a flight? *’Walking In The Air,’ song by Howard Blake …

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Robin singing on branch of tree. Image: Pixabay on Pexels

Advent ABC: Venite

22 December 202122 December 2021

Venite, oh come Venite adoremus Do-oo-minuumm! Image: Pixabay on Pexels.com Yes – I know I cheated with the syllable count!

Nativity figurine set against background of darkness and soft, red lights

Advent ABC: Unseen

21 December 202121 December 2021

Unseen, the Christ Child is born in our lives, as we wait; searching for light Photo by VinuOOedcius Vieira Fotographia …

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Advent ABC: Ready?

18 December 202118 December 2021

Ready for Christmas? How long is a piece of string? Not a tick-box list! Image by lilartsy on Pexels.com

Advent ABC: Prophet

16 December 202116 December 2021

P is for prophet Living within that strange space ’twixt ‘now,’ and ‘not yet’

Traditional Santons de Provence nativity scene, with Mary, Joseph, Shepherds and assorted farm animals, watched over by angel

Advent ABC: Nativities

14 December 202114 December 2021

Nativities now Numerous at church and school Tea towel sales will soar

Moon in darkened townscape

Advent ABC: Incarnated

9 December 20219 December 2021

Incarnated Christ Immanuel, God with us Born into darkness

Advent ABC: Elf

5 December 20215 December 2021

Elf on The Shelf; what fresh hell is this new-fangled chap? Not in my day!

Advent ABC: Darkness

4 December 20214 December 2021

Darkness, mid-winter Eternity of waiting Incubating light

Advent ABC: Calendar

3 December 20213 December 2021

Calendar open Counting days in chocolate. Don’t pinch my turn! Image: Markus Spiske on Pexels.com

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