First Advent Sunday

This year I thought I would add a summer flower with my candle.  A deep red Gladioli from the garden.  Does getting out the candles mean I have done anything about preparing for Christmas?  No would be the answer to that.  
On Friday mornings I have begun singing with my neighbour Shirley at an old peoples home.  Shirley plays the piano and she invited me because she knows I enjoy singing.  This week we started on the Christmas songs.  As I was singing I reflected on the words and nowhere was spending huge amounts of money mentioned.  On the wall behind the candle is a photo of my two children and family is what Christmas is about.  The lovely daughter will be home for Christmas and my son will be with his in laws.