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Advent Calendar, Wreath, and Activities for Families |
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Designed specifically for families on the go who are looking for
simple quiet ways to celebrate the Advent season without the
planning, running, and hassle. Includes an
Advent
calendar,
Advent wreath, and other inspirational and fun
Advent
activities for families. A great way for families who
currently use an Advent calendar or Advent wreath to add to
their family Advent traditions without the hassle and pressure.
Kits are designed for ages 4 - adult.
What's Included
Advent Calendar - Advent Treasure Hunt
Calendar
 On The Way To Bethlehem follows the story of Mary and
Joseph, the angels, shepherds and magi on their way to Bethlehem
for the birth of Jesus.
Open a different "window" each day of December to reveal a
CHRISTIAN IMAGE behind each one. No Santa Claus, elf or snowman.
These calendars have a picture and a Bible passage behind each
window. They make great gifts for the church or Sunday school
teachers. The back of each calendar leads your young people on
an "Advent Treasure Hunt" each day with a question, a riddle or
a fill-in-the-blank ... answered or filled in when you open the
window on the other side. 9 1/4" x 12
Advent Wreath
Reflecting the history and tradition of Advent, each family
Advent collection includes a 12" artificial evergreen wreath,
a 6.5" metal candle
holder, and 4 candles (3 purple and 1 pink). Available as
part of the family advent collection or as and individual
Advent wreath
kit.
Advent Activities for Families
4 Advent
activities for families, one for each week of Advent.
The Advent activities include making a family Advent wreath, a
game of Christkindls, making a family
Giving Box, and ending
with making simple reminders for the "reason for the season".
Best for kids ages 4 - 12.
In the
Presence of the Lord - A book of family
devotions drawing the family together in preparation for the
celebration of Christmas.
The days and weeks before Christmas are filled with activity and
excitement, much of it focused on social events and the exchange
of gifts. For Christian families, the coming of Christmas is a
reminder not only that they look forward to the coming of
Christ, but also that they are already living in the presence of
their Lord and Savior. Author Caroline Pignat's family-friendly
reflections on Scripture include suggestions for discussion,
action and prayer that help us see God's presence in our family,
church and community. God is indeed with us, and as we pray
together as a family during Advent, our appreciation deepens for
Christ and for one another. Softcover • 32 pages • 5 3/8" x 8
3/8"
What
Color is Christmas? - A Devotional Seek-and-Find Advent Book for
Children
Have some color-FULL Christmas fun with this delightful
re-telling of the Christmas story--with rhymes, daily Advent
devotions, Scripture and Seek-and-Find photographs. Like in the
popular I SPY books, beautiful photographs, rich in visual
interest, provide challenging family fun. The photos feature the
colors of Christmas and contain hidden objects that tell the
story of the Savior. Softcover • 8 1/2" x 11" • 32 pages
Plus the Advent
calendar and Advent wreath!
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Advent Activity Collection - Includes wreath, calendar, family activities,
In the Presence of the Lord, and What Color is
Christmas
$35.95 - Item#FP112
Questions?
Prefer to pay by
mail or by check?
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Advent Activity
Collection Without Wreath - Includes Advent calendar, family activities, In
the Presence of the Lord, and What Color is Christmas
$22.95 - Item#FP113
Questions?
Prefer to pay by
mail or by check?
Advent Activity Collection - Includes Advent calendar, In the
Presence of the Lord, and What Color is Christmas
ONLY
$10.95 - Item#FP143
Questions?
Prefer to pay by
mail or by check?
Advent Wreath Kit Only -
Includes metal candle ring, evergreen
wreath, wreath embellishments, and 4 candles (3 purple, 1 pink)
$14.95 - Item#FP114
Questions?
Prefer to pay by
mail or by check?
Sorry, the Advent Wreath Kits are Sold Out |
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How to Use the Family Advent Collection |
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Because of the variety included in the Family Advent Collection,
families can easily tailor the advent activities to fit their
schedules. Choosing from daily or weekly activities,
families can weave the advent activities and traditions into
their busy family lives in a way that works best for them.
To make it easier for families to add these activities to their
family routines we have created a schedule that can be used.
Use the schedule as a guide only though and be sure to change
and tailor it to be fit your family's needs. Best for kids
ages 4 - 12.
First Sunday of Advent: Hope - Create a family advent
wreath and talk about its history. Read and discuss a
family devotional and solve the first Seek-and-Find Advent
puzzle. Discuss how the remaining advent activities will
be added throughout the rest of the week.
During the Week - At breakfast have the children
open the windows of the Advent calendar and try to solve the
riddles. During dinner pass around the Seek-and-Find
Advent Book and try to solve the puzzles as you eat.
Giving each family member a chance to try and solve the puzzle
and keeping silent until all have had a chance. At
bedtime, gather to read and discuss the family devotion for the
day and light the Advent wreath.
Second Sunday of Advent: Peace - Light the Advent
wreath and play a game of Chritskindl's. Get all of the
family involved and develop a plan to help younger members of
the family. Play the game throughout the week.
During the Week - Continue with the Advent
calendar, the Seek-and-Find Advent puzzle, family devotions and
lighting of the Advent wreath.
Third Sunday of Advent: Joy - Light the Advent
wreath and make a family
Giving Box (included). Discuss as
a family how to collect money for the box and how it should be
used.
During the Week - Continue with the Advent
calendar, the Seek-and-Find Advent puzzle, family devotions and
lighting of the Advent wreath.
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love - Light the Advent
wreath and make daily reminders using coins with the verse John
3:16 inscribed. |
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The History |
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These Advent family nights began in our home in response to our
desire our daughters understood Christmas was more than
just Santa and presents. We also wanted to create a simple,
quiet Christmas tradition we could do in the comfort of our own
home (we had grown increasingly tired of having to bundle them
up to go out). Unfortunately with the demands of our jobs, the
girls' school activities, and just the general craziness of life
we were finding it hard to do this without spending a lot of
time, energy, and money. Because of these frustrations, we were
determined to find a simpler better way and thus began our
idea for family Advent nights. We began using these activities
in our own home and have also shared them with other families in
our church. We combine the Advent activities with
Christmas
stories,
Christmas songs,
family
Christmas rituals, and of course snacks. Our girls
absolutely love this time we share together and look forward to
it every week. |
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