This year we started a new Christmas tradition called the Waiting Tree. It was a lot of work putting it all together but I am excited that I now have it done and it can hopefully be used for many years to come. In an effort to transition our home from being too focused on Santa and presents, this helped us get a jump start early in December to keep the focus on Jesus, the true meaning of Christmas. I am hoping that as the boys get older, they will be able to sit through it easier and pay attention better.
Here is how it works. Starting December 1 through December 24 you read a small paragraph and a scripture verse to go along with it then you place the corresponding ornament on the tree. The topics discussed start in Genesis (creation) and go throughout the Old and New Testament until the birth of Jesus and the purpose is to teach the children how everything in the Bible points to Jesus and how we wait for His return. Other examples of what is covered include: a man (made in God's image), a piece of fruit (temptation in the garden), ark (trusting in His word), basket (baby Moses), etc.
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