Advent & Christmas
Twelve Days of Christmas
Christmas is a season not a day. Here are some ideas to make the Christmas spirit last… Beginning on Christmas day and ending on the…
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Gingerbread Jesse Tree Cookies
Make your family Jesse Tree even more appetising by creating edible ornaments! This is great fun for kids and is also perfect for morning teas after…
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Jesse ‘Tea’ Party
Why not host a tea party with an Advent flavour? Serve Gingerbread cookies with Jesse Tree symbols, or draw inspiration from the following ideas: Adam’s…
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The Jesse Tree
Get into the spirit of Advent with your family with this guide to Jesus’ Family Tree. Contemplating God’s Family & Ours Children learn about love from…
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St Nicholas Candy Cane Blessing
This little family prayer ritual is a perfect way to celebrate St Nicholas’ feast day on the 6th of December. For more information on St…
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St Nic Candy Cane Holder
St Nicolas is usually depicted in crimson or deep purple bishop robes (not the bright red of commercial Santas). The European tradition of hanging stockings…
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The Jesse Tree Prayer
Preparation: Jesse Tree branches or banner. One (or more) Jesse Tree symbols ready. Scripture story ready. Download Scripture Stories Jesse Tree Prayer Lord God, Our…
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Making Your Own Jesse Tree
Beginning a new Advent Tradition in your family could not be simpler. A Jesse Tree is a simple ritual that comes with a prayer (see…
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Advent Wreath Banner
 This Advent Wreath is an innovative and space saving adaptation of an old tradition. The pattern below makes a banner finished size 60 x 75…
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Advent Prayer II
Leader: Lord God, you are the light of the world, the source of all life. Be our light. Be our life. Leader: Lord God, your…
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