tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873059253261642303.post5844985602196598843..comments2023-11-02T10:50:42.128-05:00Comments on CLOSED: Thoughts on Commerce and Christmas (Advent, really)TLF+http://www.blogger.com/profile/01650010433581488888noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873059253261642303.post-83835999138892526792010-11-27T09:35:11.175-06:002010-11-27T09:35:11.175-06:00Scott, while I like the adaptation of the Rogation...Scott, while I like the adaptation of the Rogation theme in the '79 Collects, I have to admit that the '28 BCP was more faithful to the simplicity of form and course Bible readings envisioned by the Anglican Reformers. '79 is too much like the proverbial "Chinese Restaurant Menu," "choose one from column A, one from column C..."<br /><br />That sort of confusing complexity is expressley rejected by the Reformers in the preface to the 1549 BCP.<br /><br />May holy light lead you through Advent to a joyful Christmas.TLF+https://www.blogger.com/profile/01650010433581488888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873059253261642303.post-40758013910395831302010-11-27T09:29:00.029-06:002010-11-27T09:29:00.029-06:00Could just be me, but the 1928 BCP makes it easier...Could just be me, but the 1928 BCP makes it easier to understand the church kalendar. <br /><br />I continue to light a candle each week on my own advent wreath. It's allowed me a few openings to explain the symbolism to friends unfamiliar with Advent.<br /><br />As a musician, I have my very own other reasons for railing against "background music", and have been known to sing along or whistle along with whatever is playing in the stores. Yes, I get stares....I don't mind. :-)Scottnoreply@blogger.com