Maybe I’m a stick in the mud, BUTT…. I think Advent Calendars should only be for ages 3-10.
The purpose of an Advent Calendar is to give children an idea on the importance for the arrival of the Christ child. It should build up an anticipation throughout the Christmas season for children.
Unfortunately today everyone gets to participate in this children’s event. Marketing executives have a wet dream on all the financial possibilities Advent can bring.
Beer Advent Calendars, wine Advent Calendars, fancy chocolate, gourmet coffee, pet treats, jewelry and the one that gave rise to this morning’s chalkboard, The lingerie Advent Calendar.
Do you really think Baby Jesus wants you to prepare for his arrival with a garter belt and a teddy bear nightgown? The December 24th window probably has edible underwear in a candy cane flavor.
Though I did receive the best Advent Calendar from my dad when I was in my late twenties. Well out of my prescribed age range of 3-10.
It had an old village on the cover. Every tab was a window on a building in the town. The 24th window being the church. All twenty four windows had the same piece of candy inside. The candy that I associate with my Oldman, the York peppermint patty.
My dad would let me wait in the car when he went inside White Hen. He’d go in and get the Sunday Trib, a box of Entenmann’s donuts, a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread. When he’d open the door of the car, he would fling a York with the flip of his wrist….. Landing it perfectly on my lap.
I know a couple of you probably went to Costco and bought a craft beer Advent Calendar. Enjoy your IPA on December 12th and your Pilsner on the 17th.
I’m going to be the Cafeteria Catholic that I am and light my first candle tonight on my wreath. Today’s purple candle symbolizes “Hope.” The hope of anticipating the arrival of the Messiah.
If you’re stopping by White Hen later today, can you grab me a York peppermint patty and a KayO?
