012 Advent to Christmas (and beyond!)

David and Ian discuss the idea of extending the Advent season. Also in this episode: the "O" Antiphons, and how do we observe Christmastide? Show notes: http://www.riteandmusical.org/2017/12/012-advent-to-christmas-and-beyond.html

Download this episode (mp3).

• What Are We Waiting For? Re-Imagining Advent for Time to Come – William H. Petersen
• "In defense of early Christmas decorations" - Toni Rossi, Aleteia
• By the numbers:
  • Advent - 4 weeks (28 days max.)
  • Christmas - 12 days
  • Lent - 40 days
  • Easter - 50 days
• "O" Antiphons
• Christ the King Sunday
• Holy Name - January 1.
• Feast of the Epiphany – January 6. (We should do an episode!)
• The Church of the Advent, Boston, does have a Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols by Candlelight on December 31 at 5:00 p.m.

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