The Kindred Life Podcast Ep. 6: Slow & Sacred Christmas
How do we carve out the kind of Christmas Day that is nourishing and life-giving, rather than harried and rushed? How do we create new traditions in our family that align with our purpose and values, or even reclaim a holiday season that has gotten out of control?
Join me in this episode as I share about our Slow + Sacred Christmas Day, breaking down the day into morning, afternoon, and evening and about how the day can be both a time of drawing inward and also outward as you welcome others in community. I’m giving you ideas for a rustic, delicious Christmas dinner menu, too! No matter how or where you’ll be spending the day, I think you’ll find something helpful and inspiring in this episode!
As usual, I also share a gratefulness practice at the end and invite you to join me. LISTEN IN, and breathe in some fresh inspiration for the rest of your week!
Here are some photos & links of things I mention in Episode 6. Listen to the episode so you know what this is about!
Here’s a typical Christmas dinner scene in our house, with the Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake! The Easiest Bread Ever from The Kindred Life book is in the bread basket. :)
Here’s a Reel I did recently showing my farm table and advent candleholder:
Reading the last entry in Shadow & Light, one of my favorite advent resources, on Christmas Day…
Here’s a blog post I wrote about the October day I harvested the last of this year’s honey:
More links:
Pioneer Woman’s four-layer chocolate cake recipe with peppermint cream cheese frosting (for the frosting, I double the recipe and add 2 teaspoons of organic peppermint extract or a few drops doTerra peppermint essential oil instead of vanilla)
Favorite Advent resources: Shadow & Light by Tsh Oxenreider, All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss, Unearthing Wonder by The Peaceful Press, Honest Advent by Scott Erickson
Favorite Christmas albums this year: Tennessee Christmas by Amy Grant, Snow Globe by Matt Wertz, Very Merry Christmas by Dave Barnes, A Johnnyswim Christmas by Johnnyswim, Behold the Lamb of God by Andrew Peterson, The Christmas EP by Jon McLaughlin
Favorite Christmas movies: All I Want for Christmas, Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas, White Christmas, Holiday Inn, Miracle on 34th Street (newer one), The Grinch (newer animated one), Eloise at Christmastime, Home Alone,
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After you listen to episode 6, let me know what you think in the comments!
