Did you know that Advent begins on Sunday? The season of Advent is a beautiful way to honor the weeks leading up to Christmas and reflect on what this season means to your family. Celebrating Advent doesn’t have to be a huge production – it’s the quiet moments of family togetherness that make Advent special. We have gathered up a list of 10 ways to take 10 minutes to make memories together as a family.
If you’re looking to dive deeper into Advent this year, Everyday Emmanuel is the perfect way to observe Advent and make the most of the Christmas season for your family.
- Bundle up and take a walk down your street at dusk to view Christmas lights. Bring treats to pass out to any neighbors you might run into.
- Make chocolate covered pretzel rods and cover in red and green sprinkles.
- Play a game of “Christmas Charades” – only act out things that have to do with the holidays! Color/draw a Christmas picture together.
- Challenge your kids to think of a Christmas-themed name for everything you’re eating during a meal.
- Make a list of your favorite Christmas memories.
- Have a quick snowball fight in the front lawn … see if any of your neighbors want to join in!
- Call a family member or friend that lives far away and sing them a special Christmas song.
- Set a timer for 5 minutes and assign everyone to go through their closet, bookshelf or toy bin and pick out something to give to a family in need.
- Decorate a Christmas card for your mail carrier and leave it in your mailbox for a fun surprise.
- Make a simmer pot together – let your kids pick out their favorite scents and spices to simmer on the stove to make your whole house smell festive.
What are your favorite ideas for quick-memory-making when the season gets busy? Let us know in the comments!
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Christmastime can become overrun with to-do lists and errands. This year, you can break the stressful cycle and create meaningful time together as a family by celebrating advent with Everyday Emmanuel, a fun, easy-to-use family Christmas Countdown experience designed to help families make the most of Christmas and better understand the true meaning of the season.
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