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This post explains how to make an affordable, kid-friendly resurrection scene since store-bought sets are often expensive and hard to find. Using simple materials like peg dolls, a tissue box, cardstock, crayons, and craft paint, you can create a DIY tomb scene with movable parts and painted figures. It works as both a meaningful Easter decoration and a hands-on way for kids to learn the story of Jesus’ resurrection.

This post breaks down the real history of Saint Patrick’s Day, explaining how many of today’s traditions green clothes, leprechauns, and even corned beef are actually modern additions, not tied to the true story of Saint Patrick. It highlights what’s historically accurate, calls out the myths, and recommends books and videos that actually teach kids about Patrick’s life and mission in Ireland. The post ends with a fun family activity: baking green mint chocolate chip cookies while discussing the true meaning behind the holiday, along with encouragement for families unexpectedly homeschooling during the Coronavirus lockdown.

This post shares a simple resurrection rolls recipe using crescent dough that busy families can easily make with their kids. Each ingredient represents part of the story of Jesus death and resurrection so parents can explain the gospel while baking together and use the empty roll as a picture of the empty tomb.

This post retells the powerful true story of Saint Patrick, focusing on his suffering, bold faith, forgiveness, and dedication to bringing Christianity to Ireland. Instead of the modern myths tied to the holiday, the story highlights God’s protection in Patrick’s capture, escape, and later missionary work among the very people who enslaved him. It shares lessons families can teach their children about prayer, courage, forgiveness, and sharing the Gospel. The post ends with a simple clover craft to reinforce Acts 1:8 and a meaningful decoration idea using a line from Saint Patrick’s Breastplate.

This post shares three meaningful Easter ideas for families: making Empty Tomb Resurrection Cookies with Scripture-based symbolism, creating or buying an Easter creche for kids to reenact the resurrection story, and planning a simple Good Friday lunch that walks children through the events leading to Jesus’ sacrifice. Each activity gives parents an easy way to point their kids toward the truth of the gospel during Holy Week.

This post offers three hands-on ways to help kids understand the Easter story: making DIY Resurrection Eggs with symbolic items and Scripture, creating Gospel Goodie Bags that connect snacks to key parts of Jesus’ final week, and crafting Easter Story Stones to retell the resurrection story again and again. Each activity is simple, kid-friendly, and designed to help families focus on the good news of the cross during the Easter season.

Easter traditions like eggs, bunnies, and baskets actually have deep historical roots. Eggs symbolize rebirth and were tied to the empty tomb; early Christians and even Martin Luther helped shape egg hunts. The Easter Bunny came from German traditions linked to a pagan fertility festival. Easter baskets originated in 7th-century Poland as food offerings blessed for Easter Sunday. To keep Easter Christ-centered, families can use ideas like a “Jesus Tree,” Easter countdown books, and special devotion routines throughout Lent.

Lent isn’t just a “Catholic thing.” Its roots go back to the first-century church, where believers used fasting and prayer to prepare for Easter and baptism. While many evangelical Christians don’t observe Lent because it’s not directly mentioned in Scripture, the season can still be a powerful choice not an obligation to focus on Jesus’ suffering, sacrifice, and resurrection. Instead of turning it into a works-based ritual, families can use Lent as intentional time to grow closer to Christ, reflect on the cross, and teach their children deeper faith. One practical, kid-friendly way to start is by building a simple Resurrection Garden and using it throughout Lent to prepare hearts for Easter.

Saint Valentine was not simply a symbol of romance. He was a bold Christian who encouraged biblical marriage and fearlessly shared his faith with Emperor Claudius. When he refused to deny Jesus, he was beaten, stoned, and beheaded. His real story points to courageous faith, not commercial romance. This inspires a shift in how we view February, using the month to focus on Christ’s love and share the Gospel. Families can celebrate by displaying daily Scriptures about God’s love, gifting Valentines that include Bible verses, and creating a Valentine for Jesus to teach children about His sacrificial love.