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Lead your kids into a darkened room to read from Genesis 1 (you may need a small flashlight). When you arrive at verse 3, turn…moreadvent

adventLook through pictures of your kids when they were younger, asking your children if they can remember the story behind each image. Then…moreadvent

adventPlace a special dessert on the dining room table and close the door or create some kind of barrier to the room. Call your kids to come and get…moreadvent

adventTell your kids to retrieve several items that your family has received from extended family members. Talk about the influence…moreadvent

adventPlace a small trash can with a clean liner in a corner of the room. Tell your children to get a favorite toy, movie or video game, then…moreadvent

adventPrepare a few grocery items in a paper bag. Then, take out the items one at a time and ask your kids to guess what each item costs. Now…moreadvent

adventTell your kids that you want to see how much your family has in common. Then ask, "Who can curl their tongue?" Instruct everyone who…moreadvent

2011 Advent Calendar — Week 2

2011 Advent Calendar — Week 3

2011 Advent Calendar — Week 4

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