Other Ideas for Advent Traditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile using the Advent wreath, play a different Christmas song each day (or week) and learn the history behind the traditional Christmas hymns which point us to Christ. Christmas music is a great way to usher in the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you light the candle each night, pray and ask God to give you a person to minister to the next day. Each night share how you were able to show the love of God to a friend, relative, or stranger that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discuss the miracles of Jesus each night as you light the candle starting with the miracle of His birth. Talk about the miracles that have happened in your own lives. We all have miracles, but we don’t always recognize them. Teach your children to recognize the miracles every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each night, make cards for children in the hospital this Christmas season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will you make your own Advent wreath or participate in some other Advent traditions – Advent calendar, random acts of kindness, The Giving Manger, or something else?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DIY Advent Wreath for Your Home Years ago, I bought an Advent Wreath. It was beautiful, and I paid $$$ for it. It was used for years. We moved – it got mangled. I never replaced it. Every time I thought about getting another one, I remembered my beautiful one and the money I spent. …<\/p>\n
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