Since I don’t have anything particularly original to say, I’ll just point you to the insights of my friends and fellow bloggers.

Charles on Advent

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam has Navarre Commentary on the Advent Gospel

Steve on Family Christmas traditions

Enbrethiliel: It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Advent

Carmel on Advent

David on Advent Among Other Things

Alicia speaks about the Season of the Midwife

These should keep inquiring readers busy for awhile.  Blessed Advent to all who come by this blog!