What is Advent and How is it Celebrated?

Advent can be a wonderful time of year for families! Advent is a four-week season for the Church to reflect on the arrival of Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah. Many Christians around the world celebrate this time by reading daily Scripture passages about events leading up to the arrival. They meditate on the hope, peace, joy, and love ushered in by our Emmanuel, God with us. Christian families also plan intentional hands-on activities to involve their children in learning about the Messiah’s arrival. Maybe you’re a new parent looking for a way to participate in the advent season. Or maybe you’re looking for a change in your current advent plan because your children are growing older. Below are some advent resources for families. We pray you will make this upcoming advent season more reflective of our Messiah than the presents under the tree. Jesus came to rescue his people from sin. What an ultimate gift to celebrate!