Christmas and Advent

Advent articles and resources to help you prepare for the birth of Christ and celebrate his arrival on earth on Christmas.

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Complete Jesse Tree Toolkit

Your guide to the Advent tradition

Discover the Jesse Tree Advent with this complete guide to celebrating Advent with Jesse Tree. You’ll journey through the stories on Jesus’s family tree as you prepare for his birth with daily devotions, printable ornaments to decorate, and more! Access our online resources for free and get your copy of our family devotional on Amazon.

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Advent and Christmas Articles

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Christmas Traditions Around the World

There are many ways to joyfully welcome Immanuel, God with us!

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Christian Christmas Traditions and Activities for Families

Christ-centered ways to celebrate Christmas

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Making the Most of Holiday Breaks with Former Students

Even though they’re off at college, your ministry to former youth group students doesn’t end.

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Inspiring Ideas for Christmas Gifts that Give Back: 2023 Gift Guide

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When Christmas Feels More Melancholy than Merry, These Carols Comfort Me

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I Asked Santa for a Bicycle, but God Gave a Better Gift

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Christmas Pageant

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Congregational Ideas For Advent, Christmas, And Epiphany

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How the Longing of Advent Points Us Toward Creation Care

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