03/12/2025
I think the addition of the gift tag to Jesus on the cross is an interesting combination, as I consider the first week of Advent. This assemblage is meant to act as an Advent calendar that I will add to during the weeks of Advent. This is week one, and I ponder Jesus as a gift to us during the Christmas season: hence the gift tag. At the same time, I ponder what's "trite" about the season: ugly Christmas sweaters, funny Santa hats, gift wrap, bows, decorations, gift tags, and holiday fun. I also consider that God might be good with all of these "trite" things. Maybe God appreciates joy for humans as they celebrate with each other and find happiness in simple, little, "trite" things. Still, I want to remember the profoundness in this Christmas season and remember there is a deep rich meaning in this holiday. I will still find joy in the "trite," but I choose to look deeper. It's an opportunity to take a journey in search of greater understanding.