It can be a challenge to focus on the spiritual side of Advent and Christmas. Rebecca Grabill, a homeschooling mom of six, and her husband, Stephen, who has a PhD in theology, offer The Joy of Advent to help you and your family reflect on what really matters during this holy season.

They provide reflections and activities for every day from December 1st through January 6th. It isn’t tied to any particular calendar year, so it can be used year after year, becoming a family tradition.

For each day, there are two sections. One is geared towards adults and teens, while the other is designed for use with families with children of varying ages. The adult/teen section features a Scripture passage to read from your Bible and a reflection. The family portion includes a single Bible verse, a Jesse Tree symbol and description, a suggested song to listen to, a family reflection, some discussion questions, and a prayer.

There are also activities sprinkled throughout the book, such as ways to celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas, making Moravian Spritz cookies, creating luminary displays for St. Lucy’s feast day, creating share care packages for St. Stephen’s feast day, and more.

Additional resources, including craft tutorials, recipes, and Christmas songs, are available at the corresponding website, JoyofAdvent.com. While you certainly don’t need to do all of the things, pick and choose a few to create special moments.

The Joy of Advent can help you teach your children about the true meaning of the Advent and Christmas season while creating family memories that can last a lifetime.

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