In this episode, Cindy chats with her old friend Lynn Bruce (of the Ambleside Advisory board) to kick off a series of conversations about advent: how they celebrate, their favorite traditions, things that have changed over the years, movies, books, recipes, and more. *** Don't forget to join the Mere Motherhood Facebook group and to subscribe to the Mason Jar feed wherever you get your podcasts! If you like this show - and would like to gain access to some great bonus content - please consider supporting it on Patreon. Show Notes: Lynn recommends: Music: Comfort and Joy- A Christmas Celtic Sojourn A Christmas Celtic Sojourn— includes Lynn’s favorite Wexford Lullaby with Mairead Ni Dhomhnaill and the Voice Squad (also on youtube) Songs of Joy and Peace by YoYo Ma & Friends--includes Wexford Carol sung by Allison Krauss (with bagpipes!) Handel’s Messiah-- Christopher Hogwood & The Academy of Ancient Music (baroque soprano Emma Kirkby) Handel’s Messiah-- Andrew Davis & Toronto Symphony with Kathleen Battle Handel’s Messiah-- book of the complete libretto for singalongs, Schirmer  Nine Lessons & Carols, Choir of King’s College at Cambridge Books: Women of Advent by Sheila Atchley Cookbooks: Nigella Christmas, and Feast, by Nigella Lawson The Christmas Mystery by Jostein Gaarder Crafts: Orange Pomander Balls