Advent Music
Music is such an important way to express mood and never more so than during Advent. Advent music gives voice to the yearning, longing, and waiting in hope of the season. It is a tangible way to be present in the season, somewhat over against the culture's headlong rush into joyous celebratory Christmas music.
Each season has its own moods and there is value in marking the sights and sounds of each. Consider making a playlist of your favorite Advent music.
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 Winter's Coming Home: Songs to Celebrate Winter and Christmas Monks of Western Priory CD 1080 MP3 downloads |  An Advent Procession based on The Great "O" Antiphons Choirs of St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA LRCD 1020 MP3 downloads |  Come, Emmanuel: Advent and Christmas Hymns Ron Rendek, Guitar with some violin and flute World Library Publications CD 2292 Amazon GIA Publications |
 O Come Rejoicing: Music for Advent and Christmas Various Artists, vocal and instrumental World Library Publications CD 3550 Amazon |  Music for Advent: Hymns, anthems and chants for the four weeks before Christmas Day Schola Cantorum of St. Peter the Apostle |
Count the Days
Ways to mark the passing of Advent days, some traditional, some less so
Create an Advent Environment
Ideas and examples of ways to enrich Advent using color, symbol and sound
Mike and Molly and Baby at Advent
Learn about Advent along with Mike, Molly and Baby; simple Advent cartoon for December 1 – 25 with Bible verse, short reflection and Christmas carol for each day; nice to use with Advent wreath or alone
O Antiphon Cookies
Patterns and recipe to make cookies for the O Antiphon days, December 17-23
Advent Music
A rich variety of Advent music enriches the season
Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Resource Books for Families
Jesse Tree Ideas
Christmas Books for Children
Tips for Starting Church Year Celebration in the Home
Church Year Resource Books