Resources

I am starting some of my own new resources for celebrating Christmas, and for Advent in particular. There have always been the Christmas Pages, but now I have begun to create Squidoo lenses. What are these? A lens is a closeup look at a topic, and Squidoo is a community of “lensmasters”, people who enjoy writing and exploring in all sorts of subjects.

Danish Advent Candle
Using a single candle with a mark to burn a portion for each day of Advent.

My Christmas and Winter Lensography now lists:

These pages are always updating and improving throughout the year.

Advent Supplies and Ideas. All Selections featured are from Amazon, but look for the ones mentioned that were found elsewhere.

Recommended

Surprise Calendars

In 2009 I noticed (and bought) a set of three Christmas houses with little doors for hiding a note, pieces of candy, or a small prize, one for each day before Christmas. They were available at Costco.

Attractive wooden calendars have been available at Target also. I think these would be ideal to tuck in the Jesse ornaments for a miniature tree.

The Hachez Haus Advent Calendar is one that holds a gourmet chocolate candy for each day. Maybe this should be an Advent calender for Mommy 😉

Here is another calender idea:

Candles

Hope,Love,Faith,Joy

This candle set is from Glory of Zion ministries, I do not receive any compensation for it, but the idea of individual candles scented uniquely for each Sunday sounded like a lovely idea. The page to order these candles, here.

Books

The Big Book Of Christmas Carols would be a help if your family wants to sing the carols with all the words.

The Jesse Tree: Stories and Symbols of Advent

The Uncluttered Heart: Making Room for God During Advent and Christmas

Advent and Christmas Wisdom From G. K. Chesterton

Remember the Reason