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December 22, 2005 Edition

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Observe Advent, then Christmas

To the editor:

In my limited experience with sisters and brothers in some Christian traditions, I find no sense of Advent or holy waiting. The weeks before Christmas are filled with programs and pageants of Christmas. Often these are performed well, and churches are filled.

When December 25 arrives, there is nothing more to do. So some churches close. This bit of news may remind us to observe the holy waiting, and to refrain from the parties and programs, carols and pageants of Christmas during Advent. Observe Advent well, and celebrate Christmas fully, each in its time.

Fr. John Hedrick, Pardeeville and Buffalo Township



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