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Countdown to Christmas with O Antiphon Luminaries
Most believe the O Antiphons were first used in the 500s (that’s more than 1,500 years ago!). The hymn, first written in Latin, was in use as early as 800 AD. If you take the first letter of each name for Christ (in the original Latin), starting with Emmanuel, they spell ERO CRAS, which means, “Tomorrow, I will be there.” Bring the O Antiphons to life with DIY luminaries!
Complete Guide to 12th Night & Epiphany!
The 12 Days of Christmas, which begin on Christmas Day, end on 12th Night, the eve of Epiphany. Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. The celebration principally commemorates the visit of the Magi to Baby Jesus, which is Jesus' physical manifestation to the Gentiles. Use this guide to discover Epiphany and to celebrate with a 12th Night Party complete with a menu and White Elephant Gift Exchange!
8 Simple Steps for Your Most Meaningful Christmas
I’m going to share with you the plan I use to simplify and “meaningfulify” (that’s a real word, as of right now) your holiday. Our holidays don’t need to be complicated, full of stress, or non-stop activity to be meaningful. They simply need to be intentional. The free PDF you’ll find at the end of this post will help you work through these steps. So let’s get planning!
Cinnamon Spice Playdough Recipe (Gluten Free Option!)
We created six delightful holiday themes that would make the perfect gift to accompany a copy of our book, The Joy of Advent! We have a playdough option for every member of the family. Rose of Sharon for our pink-loving daughter, green Christmas Tree for our very literal “color must match the thing being made” son, Vanilla cookie because … COOKIES! Read on for some tips for your playdough preparation!
Complete Guide to St. Nicholas Day!
St. Nicholas Day, observed on December 6th, celebrates the life of Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint known for his acts of generosity. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated worldwide, but is most popular in Western Europe. Many of our beloved traditions originated in Germany and surrounding countries. Read on to discover recipes, activities and more.
Walk Through Lent With Joy!
Walk through Lent with Joy with this printable Lent calendar for kids and adults.
Those of you who are familiar with Lent and what it’s all about will understand why the title: Walk Through Lent with Joy, is surprising.
Lent is a time of penance and repentance, of fasting, of giving up joy … isn’t it?
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
—James 1:2-3
DIY Jesse Tree Ornament Day 16: Jonah
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Celebrate day 16 with Jonah and the Big Fish
Explore All Our Holiday Resources
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Traditions
Family traditions, history of holiday favorites, explore traditions from across the globe.
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Recipes
All your favorite holiday foods from a perfect Christmas ham to Grandma’s traditional cut-out cookies.
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Stories
Dramatizations, meditations, stories to bring the Christmas and Advent seasons to life!
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Family Advent
Ideas and inspiration to make this holiday season meaningful for the whole family.
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Gifts & More
Find resources and tips for every area of life, including seasonal gift guides and one-of-a-kind treasures!
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Crafts & DIY
Nothing says Christmas like crafts! Here you’ll find home decor, handmade gifts, crafts for kids, and so much more.