Advent Calendar, Wreath, and Activities for Families

What's Included How to Use Styles and Prices

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

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. 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!

Item #01-117 - Advent Activity Collection - Includes wreath, calendar, family activities, In the Presence of the Lord, and What Color is Christmas $36.95 Questions?

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Item #01-118 - Advent Activity Collection Without Wreath - Includes Advent calendar, family activities, In the Presence of the Lord, and What Color is Christmas $25.95 Questions?

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Item #01-120 - Advent Activity Collection - Includes Advent calendar, In the Presence of the Lord, and What Color is Christmas ONLY $12.95 Questions?

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Item #01-119 - Advent Wreath Kit Only - Includes metal candle ring, evergreen wreath, wreath embellishments, and 4 candles (3 purple, 1 pink) $16.95 Questions?

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How to Use the Family Advent Collection

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.

The History

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.