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Countdown to Christmas with O Antiphon Luminaries
Most believe the O Antiphons were first used in the 500s (that’s more than 1,500 years ago!). The hymn, first written in Latin, was in use as early as 800 AD. If you take the first letter of each name for Christ (in the original Latin), starting with Emmanuel, they spell ERO CRAS, which means, “Tomorrow, I will be there.” Bring the O Antiphons to life with DIY luminaries!
A Family Liturgy for Sundays in Advent
Find the meaning behind the Advent wreath including traditional colors and symbolism. Also included find readings and music for each Sunday of Advent in this Family Liturgy for Sundays in Advent. Use this guide with your Advent Wreath to create a celebration rich with meaning and memories!
8 Simple Steps for Your Most Meaningful Christmas
I’m going to share with you the plan I use to simplify and “meaningfulify” (that’s a real word, as of right now) your holiday. Our holidays don’t need to be complicated, full of stress, or non-stop activity to be meaningful. They simply need to be intentional. The free PDF you’ll find at the end of this post will help you work through these steps. So let’s get planning!
Inspiration for Your Jesse Tree Advent Calendar Display
We structured our book, The Joy of Advent, around the Jesse Tree. With 25 symbols, and another 12 for the Twelve Days of Christmas, how do you display them beautifully, memorably, and meaningfully? Read on for inspiration and for a printable list of all the Jesse Tree figures!
Carols by Candlelight Sing-along With Printable Songbook
Bring the family together for an event of celebration and song by hosting a Carols by Candlelight event. Invite friends and extended family, or round up the household. Print the Carols by Candlelight Booklet (easy booklet printing instructions in the file), bind with staples or ribbon, or write down the titles of your favorite carols.
How to Make Christmas More Meaningful with The Joy of Advent
Have you ever wanted your Christmas to be MORE? More meaningful, more simple, more engaging for the varied ages of your kids? Use Joy of Advent to enrich your Advent and Christmas season! Plus find out about our new printable Jesse Tree Ornaments!
5 Easy Ways to Avoid Overwhelm this Christmas Season
As a highly sensitive person, I feel the joy and the overwhelm of the Christmas season intensely. My children do too. Between endless shopping, Santa visits, and light displays, it seems like there are so many great opportunities to prepare for Christmas. But with so many wonderful options, it can be hard to figure out what to say no to.
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Traditions
Family traditions, history of holiday favorites, explore traditions from across the globe.
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Recipes
All your favorite holiday foods from a perfect Christmas ham to Grandma’s traditional cut-out cookies.
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Stories
Dramatizations, meditations, stories to bring the Christmas and Advent seasons to life!
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Family Advent
Ideas and inspiration to make this holiday season meaningful for the whole family.
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Gifts & More
Find resources and tips for every area of life, including seasonal gift guides and one-of-a-kind treasures!
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Crafts & DIY
Nothing says Christmas like crafts! Here you’ll find home decor, handmade gifts, crafts for kids, and so much more.