"the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us." And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them." Luke 2: 15-18
Activities during Advent
Pick one everyday
Put out your Nativity set and /or Advent Wreath
Watch a Christmas movie as a family
Read the Christmas Story
Read your favorite Christmas book
Make a treat for a neighbor
Make hot chocolate
Ride around to look at Christmas lights
Decorate Christmas cookies
Have a gingerbread house decorating contest or make one as a family
Cut sandwiches into holiday shapes using cookie cutters
Make popcorn garland
Make paper snowflakes
Create a paper chain countdown to Christmas
Thread jingle bells onto pipe cleaners to make festive bracelets
Create a holiday themed scavenger hunt
Play holiday themed Charades
Make some Christmas cards for a nursing home
Leave cookies out for Santa
Compliment a stranger
Donate gently used toys or clothing
Hold the door for someone
Help a family member complete a chore
Let someone go ahead of you in line
Make a card for a soldier
Donate food to the food bank
