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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

nativity set with baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, a wise man, and sheep
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12 Ideas for Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas

6 ideas for families and 6 for churches
Yellow and blue Christmas lights
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When Christmas Feels More Melancholy than Merry, These Carols Comfort Me

It’s hard to sing and partake of great joy when grief and loss are so present
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How to Make a Jesse Tree

There are many ways to make a Jesse Tree
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St. Nicholas Day
Jesse Tree ornament for the first day of Advent hanging on a Christmas tree
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How to Make Jesse Tree Ornaments
A French gazebo and Christmas tree decorated for the holidays.
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Celebrate Christmas at Home with One of These Global Traditions
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7 Ways Churches Can Increase Their Accessibility This Advent
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Christmas Traditions Around the World
Two college women and a 40-something man with glasses and a shaved head pose for a selfie in a church sanctuary
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Making the Most of Holiday Breaks with Former Students
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