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We structured our book, The Joy of Advent, around the Jesse Tree. With 25 symbols, and another 12 for the Twelve Days of Christmas, how do you display them beautifully, memorably, and meaningfully? Read on for inspiration and for a printable list of all the Jesse Tree figures!
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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!
Craft these seriously puffy, fluffy, cute Christmas Tree ornaments. A quick, cinnamon-scented, holiday delight!
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We want you to have the most meaninful Advent ever
With that goal in mind, we developed daily readings that run from December 1st to the feast of the Epiphany on January 6th. We’ve been using these readings and carefully selected songs for years in our own home, and now we offer them to you as a daily email subscription. They will not appear on this site, but are offered exclusively to those who want to share in this Advent Journey with us. In the true spirit of Christmas, the Joy of Advent subscription is completely free.
Are you ready to experience Advent as you never have before? If so, subscribe here. Or freely explore our website.
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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!
We structured our book, The Joy of Advent, around the Jesse Tree. With 25 symbols, and another 12 for the Twelve Days of Christmas, how do you display them beautifully, memorably, and meaningfully? Read on for inspiration and for a printable list of all the Jesse Tree figures!
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!
Discover how one family’s sudden unemployment led to a Christmas tradition they continue to this day! Plus, find ideas for easy, homemade Christmas gifts sure to delight.
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
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Day 15, celebrate King David’s anointing!
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Day 14 make Ruth’s sheaf of wheat!
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Make Samuel’s lamp for Day 13!
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Sculpt praying hands for Day 12!
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! A scarlet cord in a window reminds us of Rahab’s faith.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Add a door marked with blood to remember Passover.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! This cute baby-in-a-basket will remind all of baby Moses.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! A tiny coat will remind us of Joseph.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! This clay Jacob’s Ladder ornament couldn’t be cuter, or easier to make!
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Today we’ll make a ram to remind us of the sacrifice God provided.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Here Sarah stands outside the tent and laughs.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Celebrate God’s promise to Abram with this fun ornament.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies! Today craft Noah’s Ark for day 3 of our Advent celebration.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies!
Create a found-item gift that looks like it cost a fortune with this sea-glass nativity tutorial by Etsy professional artist, Amelia Hughey!
Are you ready to experience Advent as you never have before? If so, subscribe here. Or freely explore our website.
Turn on the Christmas music and create your own Jesse Tree Ornaments with a few minutes time and some simple craft supplies!
Craft these seriously puffy, fluffy, cute Christmas Tree ornaments. A quick, cinnamon-scented, holiday delight!
Are you ready to experience Advent as you never have before? If so, subscribe here. Or freely explore our website.
We want you to have the most meaninful Advent ever
With that goal in mind, we developed daily readings that run from December 1st to the feast of the Epiphany on January 6th. We’ve been using these readings and carefully selected songs for years in our own home, and now we offer them to you as a daily email subscription. They will not appear on this site, but are offered exclusively to those who want to share in this Advent Journey with us. In the true spirit of Christmas, the Joy of Advent subscription is completely free.
Are you ready to experience Advent as you never have before? If so, subscribe here. Or freely explore our website.
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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!