7 Advent Practices That Will Make Your December Better

Can I make a confession? When December rolls around I feel more than a twinge of panic. There’s so much to do. Somehow it all gets away from me and I spend the month playing catch-up. Decorations to unpack, presents to buy, cookies to bake, parties to attend. I’d like to say that I’m reveling in the wonder of the season, but mostly I’m trying to keep all my plates spinning.The irony is that, traditionally, December was not a season of festivities but fasting; not running but reflecting; not part