Advent is upon us! These books and resources have been a huge blessing to me as I prepare Him Room.
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Rich resource for adults looking to deepen their Advent. Include several books, as well as hymns, poetry, and art.
A Mother's Education Advent — Little World Wanderers
Dive into the poetry of Christina Rosetti this Christmas.
In the Bleak Midwinter: Advent and Christmas with Christina Rossetti a book by Rachel Mann
What can the habits and lives of animals teach us about the waiting of Advent?
All Creation Waits -- Gift Edition: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings (an Illustrated Advent Devotional with 25 Woodcut Animal Portraits) (New Edit a book by Gayle Boss and David G. Klein
Take time this Advent to walk through the scriptures and discover who Jesus is.
Jesse Tree Advent Cards + Ornaments Bundle
Family-friendly guide to preparing our hearts for Jesus.
Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional a book by Asheritah Ciuciu
Not Advent-specific, but instead a guide through the whole liturgical year. The section on Advent and Christmastide is lovely!
Sacred Seasons: A Family Guide to Center Your Year Around Jesus a book by Danielle Hitchen and Stephen Crotts
Beautiful short devotionals on Advent
Advent: The Season of Hope a book by Tish Harrison Warren
A quick daily podcast with reflections from faithful women across the US on advent, waiting, and hope.
Advent: Day 1
Reflect on the meaning of Advent through art.
The Art of Advent: Daily Paintings
Beautiful short devotionals on the meaning of Christmas
Christmas: The Season of Life and Light a book by Emily Hunter McGowin
Meditations for each day of Advent and Christmas, from the hymns by Charles Wesley
Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus: Advent and Christmas with Charles Wesley a book by Paul Wesley Chilcote
Short relections on the meaning of Epiphany
Epiphany: The Season of Glory (Fullness of Time)
A sweet story about the connections between generosity and Christmas
The Birds' Christmas Carol a book by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Jessie Gillespie
A hilarious children's story about the true meaning of Christmas
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids a book by Barbara Robinson
Reflections on Advent and Christmas from Dietrich Bonhoeffer
God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas a book by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Jr. O. C. Dean
What is the history of Santa Claus? this book explores the historical figure of Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver: The History and Legends of the Real Santa Claus a book by Ned Bustard
A sweet story about the legend of the candy cane
The Candymaker's Gift
Reflections on the coming of Christ from Russ Ramesey
The Advent of the Lamb of God a book by Russ Ramsey
A collection of Advent reflections from a wide variety of pastprs and theologians.
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas a book by Annie Dillard, C. S. Lewis, Henri J. M. Nouwen, et al.
Fun illustrations and a lovely meggas about the meaning of Christmas
The King of Christmas: Search for Jesus
A fictional reflection on the journey of the wise man. A classic!
The Story of the Other Wise Man: Full Color Illustrations a book by Henry Van Dyke and J. R. Flanagan
A funny story about a camel bringing gifts to Baby Jesus!
The Last Straw a book by Fredrick Thury and Vlasta Van Kampen
This legend connects all the parts of the story of Jesus in a profound way.
The Tale of Three Trees a book by Angela Elwell Hunt and Tim Jonke
A cute story of the shepherds waiting in the fields that night.
The Sleepy Shepherd: Christmas Story Retold
Free download with activities, books, spiritual practices, and Advent reflections
Advent Resource | Smoky Row Brethren Church
A playlist of our favorite Advent and Christmas hymns.
