Advent is a perfect time to nurture the wonder of childhood. Amid twinkling lights and jingling carols, what better way to bring Scripture to life than by capturing the awe of the very first Christmas? This holiday season, check out five simple ideas for dialing up the wonder of Advent.
Get Crafty
Cut strips of colorful paper and write a short prayer on each strip, thanking God for something or asking Him for help. Link the strips together to make a chain, adding one prayer for each day of Advent. Hang it somewhere visible, like the Christmas tree or a mantle. Each evening, take a moment to read one prayer together. Wonder at how God hears and answers us, just as He heard the prayers of His people when they longed for a Savior.
Take a Hike
Go for a long walk. Map the course ahead of time, so you can tell your kids how it would have compared to Mary and Joseph’s 90 mile trek to Bethlehem. (For instance, if you walk two miles, tell them Mary and Joseph would have done this 45 times!) Carry backpacks filled with water bottles to stay hydrated and to imagine the load they carried. Explain that their journey through the Judean desert would have been hilly and rainy, and it probably would have taken ten days because Mary was pregnant. It would be the middle of winter, so it would be cold with the constant threat of lions, bears, boars, and robbers.
Wonder at the faith and faithfulness of Mary and Joseph.
Stargaze
Spread blankets outside and look at the night sky. Tell your children the story of the angels appearing to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-20. Remind them that shepherds were considered unimportant. They weren’t “special” like kings and queens; they were ordinary and unpopular. Yet God chose to reveal Himself to them. Imagine how you would feel if angels suddenly appeared in the sky.
Wonder at the goodness and glory of God.
Search for Treasure
Fill a box or “treasure chest” with three things: gold paper (or play coins), tree bark, and perfume. Hide it and play a game of “hotter or colder” to find it. Explain that these treasures represent the gifts of the magi: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold was an expensive gift for royalty. By giving it to Jesus, the magi were acknowledging that He is King. Discuss the significance of the Kingship of Jesus in our lives. Frankincense was made from a special type of tree bark and was most commonly used by priests to burn as incense for worship. Explain that Jesus is the greatest Priest of all because He sacrificed His own life to save us. Finally, myrrh is a type of perfume, and long ago, it was often used for burial. Talk about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.
Wonder at the gospel.
Fasten Your Aprons
Spend an afternoon baking and decorating cupcakes to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Use this time to talk about how Christmas is the ultimate birthday party. Sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus, and let little ones blow out candles. Discuss why Jesus’ birth is so significant and how it’s worth celebrating every year.
Wonder at the joy of His coming.
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