We love the holidays, but they sure can be jam-packed with busyness. We like the idea of a "Slow Christmas" here at Convivio Bookworks, and come this Advent season, this is the book we plan on using to help us achieve that end. Bestselling author Tsh Oxenreider gives us Shadow and Light, a rich yet approachable experience that invites us to explore the historical meaning of Advent. Drawing from liturgical tradition, Tsh provides fresh insights for new and longtime believers alike. Each day includes a reading, a reflection, a question, and a simple activity to engage the senses, such as lighting candles, listening to music, and viewing artwork both old and new.

Shadow and Light is designed to be a concise and customizable guide for the Advent season to help us rediscover our childlike wonder and contemplate the sacred gift we celebrate once Christmas finally arrives.

If you've ever wanted to be more firmly rooted in a slow approach to Christmas, and one that focuses on the miracle of the child's birth, this is your guide to help you make that journey.

Hardcover, 147 pages, plus several pages for notes. 2020.