In order to make the Christmas season more meaningful to our children, I started a tradition a few years ago. I made an Advent calendar and filled each day with scripture-- one for each day, each tied to a particular meaning of the Christmas traditions that have become so secular in our country. Over the past few years, we'd open our verse, talk about how that applies to us, and the kids would get a piece of candy or chocolate to make it more exciting. I'd read recently where a father had given his children Advent gifts, one for each day, with a similar intention. So this year, I embraced the challenge of finding 24 small gifts and am trying to relate them all to the birth of Christ. I'll let you know how it turns out after our ADVENTure is over.
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