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The #MaryOnTheMantel way of preparing for Christmas might become your family's new favorite tradition.
There’s a reason the recent “Elf on the Shelf” custom has become incredibly popular: Although it takes some effort from parents, it’s a memorable way to build excitement for Christmas. Yet the tradition doesn’t work for many families, perhaps because they don’t do Santa Claus, or because they’d prefer a more spiritual way of anticipating Christmas. For those families, a sweet new custom called “Mary on the Mantel”might be just what they’re looking for.
Erica Tighe Campbell, creator and designer of the Be A Heart Catholic lifestyle brand, recently released a Mary doll that inspired the “Mary on the Mantel” idea. In a blog post, she explains the story behind it:
Continued below.
Walk with Mary this Advent as a sweet alternative to "Elf on the Shelf"
There’s a reason the recent “Elf on the Shelf” custom has become incredibly popular: Although it takes some effort from parents, it’s a memorable way to build excitement for Christmas. Yet the tradition doesn’t work for many families, perhaps because they don’t do Santa Claus, or because they’d prefer a more spiritual way of anticipating Christmas. For those families, a sweet new custom called “Mary on the Mantel”might be just what they’re looking for.
Erica Tighe Campbell, creator and designer of the Be A Heart Catholic lifestyle brand, recently released a Mary doll that inspired the “Mary on the Mantel” idea. In a blog post, she explains the story behind it:
Continued below.
Walk with Mary this Advent as a sweet alternative to "Elf on the Shelf"
