Join us for a meaningful Christmas journey through Advent!

Thank you for downloading this Advent guide. When our kids were young, we began doing simple Advent practices - nothing elaborate, just small moments meant to slow us down, turn our hearts toward Jesus, and weave a sense of sacred rhythm into the season.

Every day felt like a tiny Christmas of its own. The kids would rush into the living room with bright eyes, ready to uncover the day’s “story,” “activity,” and “treat.” We didn’t know then how powerfully those rhythms would leave their mark on our children.

Even now, with our kids grown, they still look back on those Advent evenings and reminisce about their favorite activities, the Scriptures read, the laughter, and those quiet, sacred pauses that drew us closer to God and to each other. To this day, the very first thing we do as a family on Christmas morning is read the nativity story, from the book of Luke.

Our prayer is that this guide gives your family memories just as meaningful - moments that blossom into sacred traditions that shape the way your kids look at Christmas and grow their faith in Jesus.

On each page you’ll find a Scripture to read, a daily concept to meditate on, a prayer, and a simple activity. We tried to incorporate local things that we would otherwise be taking part in, like Holiday concerts and plays our kids’ friends & neighbors were involved in. If there are special things you already do during the Christmas season, include them or swap out ours for yours! Remember - no pressure!

** At the very end of this download is a 2-page list of interchangeable, local activities for all ages, so be sure to check that out.

We’re praying for you, cheering for you, and believing God will meet you in beautiful ways this Christmas.

In Him,

The Aldersons