I think you start preparing for the Christmas Nativity right now at this time of the year.
W Wesley1982 Guest Jun 15, 2013 #1 Jun 15, 2013 Add bookmark #1 I think you start preparing for the Christmas Nativity right now at this time of the year. ••• More options Report Add bookmark Share
MariaRegina Well-Known Member Jun 26, 2003 53,258 14,159 Visit site ✟115,460.00 Faith Eastern Orthodox Marital Status Married Jun 15, 2013 #2 Jun 15, 2013 Add bookmark #2 We celebrate the Annunciation of the Theotokos (conception of Christ within her womb) on March 25. December 25 is the Nativity of our Lord, which is preceded by the Nativity Fast, which starts on November 15. ••• More options Report Add bookmark Share Upvote 0
We celebrate the Annunciation of the Theotokos (conception of Christ within her womb) on March 25. December 25 is the Nativity of our Lord, which is preceded by the Nativity Fast, which starts on November 15.
W Wesley1982 Guest Jun 15, 2013 #3 Jun 15, 2013 Add bookmark #3 We're also supposed to set aside $money$ for proper christmas gifts. ••• More options Report Add bookmark Share Upvote 0
Knee V It's phonetic. Sep 17, 2003 8,415 1,741 41 South Bend, IN ✟100,823.00 Country United States Faith Eastern Orthodox Marital Status Married Politics US-Others Jun 15, 2013 #4 Jun 15, 2013 Add bookmark #4 We should be preparing for the Eucharist every day, while living in whatever "season" it happens to be. For example, if it is the Nativity Fast, then we prepare for Nativity. If it is Bright Week, then we celebrate the Resurrection. ••• More options Report Add bookmark Share Upvote 0
We should be preparing for the Eucharist every day, while living in whatever "season" it happens to be. For example, if it is the Nativity Fast, then we prepare for Nativity. If it is Bright Week, then we celebrate the Resurrection.
ArmyMatt Regular Member Site Supporter Jan 26, 2007 41,556 20,073 41 Earth ✟1,465,414.00 Country United States Faith Eastern Orthodox Marital Status Married Jun 16, 2013 #5 Jun 16, 2013 Add bookmark #5 we should always be preparing for the Nativity, because the Nativity points us to the Cross and the Empty Tomb ••• More options Report Add bookmark Share Upvote 0
we should always be preparing for the Nativity, because the Nativity points us to the Cross and the Empty Tomb
W Wesley1982 Guest Jun 20, 2013 #6 Jun 20, 2013 Add bookmark #6 MariaRegina said: We celebrate the Annunciation of the Theotokos (conception of Christ within her womb) on March 25. December 25 is the Nativity of our Lord, which is preceded by the Nativity Fast, which starts on November 15. Click to expand... Is that 2-3 weeks after Christmas?... ••• More options Report Add bookmark Share Upvote 0
MariaRegina said: We celebrate the Annunciation of the Theotokos (conception of Christ within her womb) on March 25. December 25 is the Nativity of our Lord, which is preceded by the Nativity Fast, which starts on November 15. Click to expand... Is that 2-3 weeks after Christmas?...