How to Use Our Advent Printables for a Meaningful Christmas Season

Are you looking for a way to bring the spirit of Christmas into your home this holiday season? Our advent printables offer a simple, beautiful approach to celebrating each day leading up to Christmas with thoughtful activities and readings that focus on kindness, giving, and the story of Jesus’s birth.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to make the most of each part of our advent printables, which include:

1. 24 Christmas Kindness Activities - Daily acts that encourage generosity and thoughtfulness.
2. The Christmas Story in 24 Readings - Daily Bible verses that walk through the story of Jesus’s birth.
3. Four Weeks of Advent Readings - Weekly readings to accompany your advent wreath.
4. 24 Christmas Activities for the Whole Family - Festive ways to celebrate and create memories together.

1. Setting Up Your Advent Calendar

Start by choosing a spot in your home to display the advent activities. Here are a few setup ideas:

• DIY Hanging Display: Use string and clothespins to hang each day’s activity or reading, creating a lovely visual countdown.
• Holiday Basket: Place each day’s printable activity or reading in a festive basket so your family can pull one out daily.
• Small Envelopes or Gift Bags: Label 24 envelopes or bags, and tuck each day’s reading, kindness activity, or family fun idea inside.

This simple setup can be a daily source of excitement and anticipation!

2. Focusing on the True Spirit of Christmas

Our printable offers various ways to countdown to Christmas, whether it’s through Bible readings with reflection questions, random acts of kindness, or kid-friendly holiday activities. This mix provides families with options to make each day special and meaningful.

• Set a Daily Time: Choose a consistent time each day to complete the advent activity. This daily moment creates a calming ritual and lets everyone focus on the day’s message.
• Mix and Match Activities: Try blending different activities from our countdown calendars to make each day unique. Allow each day’s activity to guide your family toward meaningful experiences and reflections, creating a holiday season filled with joy, kindness, and thoughtful moments together.

3. Advent Wreath Reflections

For each of the four Sundays before Christmas, use the weekly advent readings provided in the printable to light a candle on your advent wreath. As a family, reflect on the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace that these readings bring into your home.

This weekly practice is a beautiful way to gather and deepen your family’s connection to the message of the Christmas season.

4. Reflecting on the Advent Journey

As Christmas approaches, take some time to reflect on the journey your family has taken together. Discuss what everyone enjoyed most about the activities or readings and share any lessons learned. This reflection strengthens family bonds and helps children grasp the true meaning of the season.

These advent printables provide a simple yet powerful way to make each day of the holiday season special and meaningful, whether it’s through kindness, faith, or family fun. Whether you’re making a thank-you card, sharing food with those in need, or reflecting on the angel’s message to Mary, these daily moments become cherished memories that instill values long after the decorations are packed away.

Enjoy this season of giving, and make your advent time one of joy, kindness, and celebration of the Christmas story. Happy Holidays! To see all our advent products click here.