Join Leon & Lindsey as we look forward to Christmas Day and celebrate the season of Advent together with traditions that bring hope year after year.

Faith Together Advent ResourceS

Why Advent? Guide

Check out the Bible Project to discover what Advent is all about! 

Advent Wreath (real candles)

Advent is a time of expectancy and preparation for the upcoming celebration of the birth of Jesus.  Pause and focus on the true meaning of Christmas and light a candle each Sunday within the advent wreath candle holder, beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, in great anticipation of celebrating Jesus on Christmas Day.

Advent Wreath (flameless candles) 

Use this advent wreath with flameless candles year after year.   The Jesus candle is also representative of the “Joy” candle.   

Chrismon Tree

Find out more about one of Leon’s favorite traditions- decorating and reflecting on a Christmon Tree.  Chrismons are Christmas decorations with Christian symbols on them.  They help Christians to remember that Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birthday.  They are often used on Christmas Trees in churches and Christian homes. 

Christmas Star from Afar

The Christmas Star From Afar” encourages children to go on a hunt for their Star, similar to that of the Wise Men. Every day the Star is hidden and the children participate in a fun hide-and-seek game to locate it. Once they have found their Star they move all Three Wise Men to its location. On Christmas morning the Three Wise Men reach their final destination when the Star is found at the stable with the newborn baby Jesus. The activity book includes a wooden Star, a full wooden nativity scene that matches the artwork of the book, and optional scripture to use throughout the month.

Advent Countdown/Calendar

If you are looking for an Advent countdown that is fun and meaningful - check out these options! 

Happy Birthday Jesus Party

Christmas is a time to celebrate! We aren’t celebrating Santa Claus or gifts that we will get. We are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior! And children love birthday parties! So this year, why not help your family throw a birthday party for Jesus?  Check out this blog for more details! 

The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

While other kids’ Bibles contain stories from the Old and New Testaments, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible, pointing to Jesus as our Savior. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will clearly see that Jesus is at the center of God's great story of salvation—and at the center of their story too.  This was the book Lindsey read on episode 7- Traditions of Hope.