Advent is the season when we prepare ourselves to receive God’s gift of Jesus. It is a time of “getting ready” for the celebration of Christmas. You are invited to use any of these activities to help you and your family prepare for celebrating Jesus’s birth.

Week 1: Hope

Read a Story: Little Mole Finds Hope
Grow Hope
Make Hot Cocoa
Light Your Candle and Pray

Week 2: Peace

Read a Story: Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Fold a Dove
Make Corn Muffins
Light Your Candle and Pray

Week 3: Joy

Read a Story: Extra Yarn
Try Finger Knitting (tutorial starts at 2 min)
Pop some popcorn and talk about how you can share joy in your neighborhood this week
Light Your Candle and Pray

Week 4: Love

Read a Story: The Forever Tree
Color and Pray Using a Heart Mandala
Make energy bites and give to someone who needs to be reminded they are loved
Light Your Candle and Pray