An Advent Tree?  What is that?

For the last several years, we have had a beautiful "Jesse Tree".  Every day, we read a scripture passage that has to do with Salvation History. It's so beautiful. This is a great way to decorate without decorating for Christmas until we get closer to December 25th!  

Today is also the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.  As a Franciscan, this is a HUGE DAY!  Mary, espeically in her Immaculate Conception, is Queen of our hearts!  May she intercede for us all, our Mother.