It absolutely is!
And our time and attentions are being pulled in so many different directions. Every group our families associate with will have their own Christmas celebrations or events, and in the end, it amounts to a very full month! So, let’s talk about how to be intentional in carving out space in our homes to anticipate the glorious gift of Christ’s birth and give ourselves room to enjoy the Christmas together as a family.
Some ideas to get your Pandora juices flowing:
Vince Guaraldi Trio (Holiday) Radio
Bing Crosby (Holiday) Radio
Andrew Peterson (Holiday) Radio
Choose a family advent devotional or reading plan. This form of anticipating and building to the magnificent event of Christ’s coming is a great way to keep our hearts focused. Keeping this very short will ensure it doesn’t get missed regardless of the day’s schedule. You might choose to study the story of Jesus’ coming over the course of the advent season, or to take an attribute or name of Jesus to focus on for each day. Whatever keeps our hearts fixed on Him is a beautiful offering of praise.
Reading plan ideas:
Family Advent Art & Reading Guide using the Jesus Storybook Bible by James Witmer & Melissa Fink (story from Creation to Christ)
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading plan and felt ornament ideas by Saramblings
Many of the fun advent ideas you find will be a reading plan and activity combined. For instance, a Jesse tree decorated with ornaments your family can create themselves. Advent calendars of all types are a great way to create anticipation. Traditional lighting of advent candles on a wreath create beautiful stillness in our homes.
Enjoy the chaos and the moments of quiet and calm (or silliness and joy!) with your family and let it take a slightly different shape each day.
Above all things just be together as often as you can and speak God’s word into the season.
May you be blessed with great hope and joy as you make your homes a haven for celebration in this season.