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 SojournA 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 BattleHandel’s Messiah-- book of the complete libretto for singalongs, Schirmer Nine Lessons & Carols, Choir of King’s College at CambridgeBooks:Women of Advent by Sheila AtchleyCookbooks: Nigella Christmas, and Feast, by Nigella LawsonThe Christmas Mystery by Jostein GaarderCrafts:Orange Pomander Balls