Advent and Christmas

A Prequel to The Christmas Story video seen above

Time Out for Advent

As parents, we get to set the tone for advent with our kids.  We are their tour guides through the first seasons of their lives. What do we want our kids to notice?  What do we want their sights set on?

Advent Devotional

From the folks at VIBRANT FAITH , a family devotional for Advent. Each day includes the four keys of devotion, caring conversations, ritual and tradition and service.

Interactive Advent Calendar

On each day in December, test your knowledge on how  Christmas is
celebrated around the world, using our very own interactive advent calendar.
Most of the facts and photos in the  advent calendar below have been sent to us by schools and visitors around the world.

Advent Wreath

The Advent Wreath is a circle of greens. It is a circle to represent eternity. A child aptly demonstrated its meaning by wrapping his arms around himself and spinning in a circle—“God never stops. God never ends. God doesn’t begin either. Like a circle.” Each week, an additional candle is lit.

Lobsters at the Nativity

"I love that she unconsciously hits upon a mystical truth: that at the birth of Jesus, all creation — from the lamb to the lobster, the cattle to the caterpillar — gathered together to honor and celebrate the birthing of God into flesh! All creation!"