Waiting for Noel An Advent Story Author:Ann Dixon When the earth is frozen into stillness, — the first Advent candle is lit. — With hope for good things to come, — we await the Christmas babe. As Nöel's family lights the Advent candles each week before Christmas, Nöel's father tells her the special story of the year her family waited and prepared for her birth on Christmas Day. Waiting... more » for Nöel helps children understand the season of Advent as a joyful time of anticipation and preparation. As Nöel's family lights each Advent candle, they celebrate God's gifts of hope, peace, joy, faith, and love.« less