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Advent & Christmas

In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy for families to forget the true meaning of the season. In this new book of faith practices for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, pastors, and anyone who cares about kids will find easy, fun, and meaningful ideas for bringing the sacred back into the season.

The book includes prayers, practices, and stories, grouped by different themes of the Advent and Christmas season, from Decorating, to Family Time, to Giving, to Telling the Story, and more. Practices include: Making an Advent Wreath, Christmas Card prayers, Hot Chocolate Gratitude Party, Year Round Christmas Gift, Silent Night Star Walk, Birthday Party for Jesus, Leaving Hay for Camels, Memory Box for the Year to Come, and many, many more!

Traci Smith’s beautiful new book is an invitation to create and savor new traditions and rituals during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Instead of being distracted and disheartened by the usual culprit at the holidays consumerism and its shallow promises and payouts Smith shows us how to grow hope, peace, love, and joy in our homes. Full of fresh, engaging, and helpful prompts and ideas, this book is a gift!
Jennifer Grantauthor of Maybe God Is Like That Too and Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too
The beautiful thing about this book is that even though a plethora of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany practices are presented, author Traci Smith does not overwhelm families, but instead manages to encourage them to celebrate sacred moments and find together the true meaning of this holy season. This book truly is a treasure.
Glenys Nellistauthor of the Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time series
The gift of Traci Smith’s new book is that you can open it anywhere and find one simple, lovely thing to do, pray, tell, or make with your family that day (or let’s be honest, as Traci is, maybe the next day) to add joy and meaning to the holiday season. Advent is a time to draw near to God as God draws near to us in the birth of Jesus, and Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas is brimming over with wonderful, easy suggestions to help you do just that.
Wendy Claire Barrieauthor of Faith at Home: A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents
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For Family and Friends Far Away

God, we send blessings and love to friends and family far away. May they feel our love. May they know miss them. May they be happy and at peace. May their Advent and Christmas be full of hope and peace, love and joy.

Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas
By Traci Smith

While We Wait for Christmas

While we wait for the excitement of Christmas Day, we pray for patience to enjoy the season with our family. May we always remember to be kind to one another, to spend time together, and to slow down when things get hectic. Help us as we share your love with others this season.

Putting the Star on the top of the Tree

The stars in the Bible shine light and show the way to Jesus. So, too, may this star shine brightly on our tree, reminding us that Jesus can light our path.

Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas
By Traci Smith

Those who buy 10 or more copies of Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas are invited to a special training!
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