The Palencia Neighborhood put took a spin on our advent activities. They are focusing on making ornaments with their kids most days and then adding in a little bit of other things here and there. They also don't start their activities until December 1. (Advent starts this year on November 27th.) I believe most of these ornament/crafts came from Oriental Trading. There are some cute ideas...
Dec. 1 Nativity Silhouette Foam Ornament
Today is the first day of Advent. Advent means “coming”. For the next 25 days, we will celebrate the “coming” of Jesus.
Read: Isaiah 7:14
Dec. 2 Holiday Weaving Placemat Craft Kit
Read: 2 Corinthians 9:15
Dec. 3 A Christmas Movie of your choice
Read: Proverbs 22:9
Dec. 4 Legend of the Christmas Wreath ornament and poem
Read: Psalm 118:29
Dec. 5th Hot cocoa and marsh mellows
Read: Luke 1:30-33, 38
Dec. 6th Shining Nativity Star Ornament Craft Kit
Read: Matthew 5;14-16
Dec. 7th Nativity Sticker Set
Read: Luke 2:6,7
Dec. 8th Ziploc Bag for Salvation Army
Advent is a time for us to think about other people, and how WE can care for them. Put some of your money in the bag to give to others that may be in need.
Read: Matthew: 6: 1,3-4
Dec. 9th Game Night(pick a board game of your choice)
Christmas is a time to spend together with our family. Playing games is a great way to spend time together doing something fun.
Read: Colossians 3: 18-20
Dec 10th Drive around as a family to see Christmas lights
Read: John 8:12
Dec. 11th Make your own Card
We are thankful for America and that our soldiers protect us. Today we will send a card to a soldier wishing them a Merry Christmas and telling them that Jesus LOVES them.
Read: Matthew 22: 37,39
Dec. 12th Legend of the Three Trees
Read: 1 John 4:9
Dec. 13th Toy car
What was it like to travel long ago?
Read: Luke 2: 4-5.
Dec. 14th Smarties
The Wise Men brought Jesus 3 gifts. Today, you will find 3 pieces of candy to remind you of the 3 gifts Jesus received.
Read: Matthew 2:11.
Dec. 15th Legend of the Candy Cane
Read: Luke 2:17
Dec. 16th God’s Greatest Gift Ornament Craft Kit
Read: 2 Corinthians 9:15
Dec. 17th Puzzle of your choice
Sometimes life doesn’t make sense and we have to make decisions that might feel like we are completing a puzzle. Today as a family, we will complete a puzzle to remind us that anytime we are confused about a choice we should make, we should ask Jesus to help us.
Read: Ephesians 3:20
Dec. 18th Gingerbread House(make your own)
Bethlehem was where Jesus was born. It was a small town and its name means “City of Bread”.
Read: John 6:35
Dec. 19th John 3:16 Craft Kit
Read: John 3:16
Dec. 20th Jingle Bell Angel Ornament Craft Kit
Read: Luke 2:8-14
Dec. 21st Read the story of Jesus’ birth from your Bible.
Dec. 22nd Hand Print Activity
You are special to God because he made you.
Read: Psalm 139:13-14.
Dec. 23rd Birthday Cake Celebration(make your own cake)
Read: John 1:14
Dec 24th Baby picture/birth announcement of your children
Our waiting is over! Tell everyone the good news: Jesus is born!!
