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Christmas and Advent

Advent articles and resources to help you prepare for the birth of Christ and celebrate his arrival on earth on Christmas.

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Advent and Christmas Articles

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How the Longing of Advent Points Us Toward Creation Care

Advent gives us a longing and a vision for a world set right—a restored creation where God’s shalom reigns.
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When Christmas Feels More Melancholy than Merry, These Carols Comfort Me

It’s hard to sing and partake of great joy when grief and loss are so present
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8 Ways for Churches to Welcome Newcomers in Advent

Make your church’s holiday events even better by thinking like a visitor.
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Christmas Traditions Around the World
The Nativity set figurine
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Christian Christmas Traditions and Activities for Families
Jesse Tree ornament for the first day of Advent hanging on a Christmas tree
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How to Make Jesse Tree Ornaments
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12 Ideas for Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas
A young woman with a red plaid scarf looks expectantly out the window.
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I Asked Santa for a Bicycle, but God Gave a Better Gift
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Advent Candle Lighting Readings
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