Christmas is such a special time of year. Nostalgic sights, smells, and sounds fill the air as we engage seasonal traditions, attend special gatherings, and seek out time with family & friends. Yet as Christians, this season holds a unique and unprecedented significance. The days leading up to Christmas, or Advent, is a time where we turn our minds, hearts, and affections toward Jesus and the story of grace. Whatever challenges we may be facing, Advent invites us to contemplate, celebrate, and wait in hopeful expectation for the completion of God’s redemptive story.