Activities for Day 1 of Advent – Be the Light

Activities for Day 1 of Advent Share a Story from the Jesus Storybook Bible 2. Make an Advent Wreath 3. Light a Candle The Tradition of Lighting Candles During Advent Why Do We Light Candles During Advent? 4. Sing a Song about Light   Advent Is A Season of Light -Disney’s I See the Light…

Why Do We Light Candles During Advent?

It is a few days before Advent begins, and I am getting everything ready for my celebration. Keep in mind that there are no MUST-Dos for Advent, but I like to read a Bible story each day, and I like to create ornaments for my Jesse Tree. I also like to light an Advent Candle…

Advent Day 1 – A Story and Some Activities for the Family

Day 1 – December 3, 2023 The Story & the Song Today’s Story lays the groundwork for Advent. It explains that God sent His son because He loves His people, Today’s story begins by telling us that God’s creation of the world is a reflection of His love. “The heavens are singing about how great…

Advent Daily Calendar & Stories

Day 1 – December 3, 2023 The Story & the Song Day 2 – December 4, 2023 The Beginning: Creation of a Perfect Home from Genesis 1 – 2 Day 3 – December 5, 2023 The Terrible Lie: Adam and Eve in Eden from Genesis 3 Day 4 – December 6, 2023 A New Beginning:…

The Tradition of Lighting Candles During Advent

I celebrated my first Advent Season many years ago, while I was teaching art at an Episcopal Day School. Among other things, we lit a candle at the beginning of each day. At this time, I still like to light candles during Advent, but lighting candles is not an Advent must. As I have said…