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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How the Longing of Advent Points Us Toward Creation Care

Advent gives us a longing and a vision for a world set right—a restored creation where God’s shalom reigns.

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Advent Candle Lighting Readings

Many churches and families light Advent candles to mark the progression toward the birth of Christ. Each week during Advent a new candle is…

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Fun and Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Advent for Kids

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Congregational Ideas For Advent, Christmas, And Epiphany

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How to Make a Jesse Tree

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Finding Hope in a War-Torn World This Advent

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Making the Most of Holiday Breaks with Former Students

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7 Ways Churches Can Increase Their Accessibility This Advent

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