Advent is a favorite time for our family. Every year from the time my daughters were in Preschool the month of December became a very special time of year. Christmas was planned into each day of the year, but not with gifts, but with a special activity. We planned crafts, field trips, games, music, special foods, and more. Every activity highlighted and added meaning to part of the story. Taken together these activities brought our family closer to the true reason for Christmas.
Our Advent idea began as a Sunday School class activity. The project continued as an activity packet I shared with parents of preschoolers. As my children grew, so did the idea with more and more complex activities. When my daughters entered Middle School Advent packets took the shape of daily lunchtime stories and games which appeared in their lunch boxes. The impact in their lives is worth sharing.
I attempted to put the idea in a book, but it did not quite work that way. But the idea is still good and can impact families with young children. I am sharing the plan on our KosherCopy web page. You can proceed from this page to look at our new book: Advent Journeys. The best part is ... the plan is free, just take it and use it with your family (or share with friends). If you put the plan into use, I can promise a fantastic Christmas.
The Advent ideas and calendar on our KosherCopy website is linked to the book Advent Journeys, so they can be read and accomplished together. The book Advent Journeys is readable to a 10 or 11 year old (on up). Through daily reading adults and children will better understand events which took place over 2,000 years ago.
Advent, it is a wonderful time of the year. The Advent season starts the Sunday after Thanksgiving. When the family participates in short daily readings and activities which go along with the scriptures, members of the family can not but help come away with a real connection to the true meaning of Christmas.
And when you understand the true meaning of Christmas, it overpowers the trappings and gifts which have become part of a secular Christmas. You do not have to do away with the gifts to have a true Christmas experience ... they are a fun part of the season ... All you have to do for a Great Christmas is to include Jesus in every part and every day.
Take a look at our website this week. And if you like the packet and calendar, please share with others. And purchase our book this week, so you can read along to bring even greater enhancement to your Christmas.
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