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Kick off Advent with these must-read stories for you and your family

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Cerith Gardiner - published on 11/27/21

A duck, a calendar, and some holy men and women give meaning to Advent.

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See how Advent can be explained in two seconds…

Sometimes nature can provide us with the perfect example of how we should all behave, just as this cute little duck shows us.

Watch this duck demonstrate the spirit of Advent

Put Advent in perspective…

This beautiful idea helps your family to remember the most important aspect of Christmas.

The one Advent calendar your family needs

Get some papal inspiration…

Look to leaders in the Church to give some true meaning to the beautiful festive season.

7 Inspirational quotes about the joy of Advent from recent popes

Give your kids some saintly companions…

These holy men and women provide a wonderful example to your children, as well as reinforce the meaning of Advent and Christmas.

6 Saints to introduce to your kids this Advent

Enjoy worldly traditions…

See how Advent is celebrated around the globe, and maybe introduce a few to your own home.

15 Advent traditions from around the world

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