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This post teaches parents how to make a simple kid friendly nativity play set using painted stones. The author shares how meaningful it was for her children to have a hands on nativity they could touch play with and use to learn the Christmas story. She explains how to gather stones paint each character and use a free story mat to help kids understand the sequence of events from Luke 2 and Matthew 1 to 2. The activity encourages creativity storytelling and deeper understanding of Jesus’ birth in a fun interactive way.

This post shares a simple Christmas snack idea that helps kids learn about the birth of Jesus in a hands on way. By serving a Baby Jesus in the Nativity themed snack and retelling Luke chapter 2 parents can point their children to the true meaning of Christmas. A free printable and easy ingredients make the activity fun meaningful and simple to prepare.

This post shares a simple tradition of decorating nativity themed Christmas cookies to keep the focus on Jesus. The family uses nativity cutters and icing paint to create meaningful cookies that they share with friends neighbors and military members far from home.

This post shares two creative Advent activities that teens and young adults actually enjoy. Instead of a traditional gingerbread house contest the author suggests hosting a gingerbread nativity decorating competition which requires more imagination and gets older kids engaged. Another option is a Lego nativity building challenge where participants create the manger scene and even add wise men on camels. Younger children can also enjoy making these nativity scenes without the competitive element. These activities help families focus on Jesus while having fun together.

This post shares a list of Christ centered Christmas movies for families to watch during Advent. These films help shift the season’s focus toward Jesus and include options on Amazon Prime plus classics on DVD and a free YouTube special. They are meaningful choices for kids teens and families who want entertainment that points to the true story of Christmas.

This post explains how to use a Christmas Countdown Book Box to help kids focus on the true meaning of Christmas throughout Advent. Each day a child opens a box under the tree to find a Christ centered story to read, creating excitement and meaningful family moments. Parents can use picture books for younger kids and chapter books for older ones, building a collection over time through gifts or library loans. It becomes a cozy daily tradition rooted in Scripture, warmth, and connection.

This podcast episode on Bold Mercies explores how Advent shapes our mindset faith and daily life as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. It highlights why Advent matters what it reveals about God’s promises and how slowing down to focus on Scripture prayer and anticipation can transform the entire Christmas season. The conversation encourages listeners to shift from holiday chaos to Christ centered hope.

This post encourages families to decorate their homes in ways that clearly point to Jesus during the Christmas season. The author shares ideas for displaying nativities Christ focused signs handmade pillows and themed trees such as the Jesse Tree or a Names of Jesus tree. These decorations spark conversations about faith help keep Christ at the center of the holiday and give families simple ways to share the gospel with guests.

This post shares simple ways to decorate outdoors in a Christ centered way so neighbors and visitors clearly see that Christmas is about Jesus. Ideas include displaying a lit cross with a wreath, creating a manger and cross display, and designing bold wreaths that showcase Jesus or the nativity. These decorations serve as reminders for the family, conversation starters for evangelism, and encouragement for believers who pass by.