With Advent fast approaching, preparations are under way to welcome the Christ Child into our lives in new ways at Christmas. The Catholic Post is inviting readers to share how they will do that this year.

Will you be caroling at a nursing home? Making Christmas cards for parishioners who are sick and unable to leave their homes? Helping to serve a meal at a soup kitchen?

We are also looking for traditions that make this season special for you and your families or memories of Christmases past that still inspire. As always, recipes and the stories that go with them are welcome!

Submissions may be sent by email to Jennifer Willems at jwillems@cdop.org. Please put “Christmas Greetings” in the subject line. Or mail them to Christmas Greetings, The Catholic Post, P.O. Box 1722, Peoria, IL 61656.

The deadline is Monday, Nov. 30.