From fasting to family crafts, daily devotionals to delightful traditions, take a journey through the many ways we like to celebrate Advent in 2024!
Advent 2024 Adventure
Did you know that Advent is not only a time of preparation for Jesus’ birth, but also a celebration of his Spirit coming to be with us? The word advent literally means ‘coming!’ This coming of Christ can be celebrated in many ways. This month, go on our Advent 2024 adventure and walk through our list of readings and activities!
1. Welcome to Advent 2024!
Start your Advent 2024 adventure by getting a broad understanding of the holiday.
Visit Focus on the Family’s “Welcome to Advent” page for a general overview of the meaning, importance, and themes of Advent!
2. The Importance of Advent
Explore the historical and biblical importance of Advent in greater depth.
Visit our “Why is Advent Important?” page to greater understand the foundations of the holiday.
3. Make an Advent Wreath
Advent wreaths and candles have historically been tangible ways to celebrate the Christmas season and keep the focus on Jesus!
Read about the importance of the Advent wreath and candles, then visit our “Make Your Own Advent Wreath” page and make your own wreath with your family!
4. Bible Readings and Fasting
The Word of God is powerful and active in lives of every true believer. Meditate on these passages of scripture as you eagerly await the coming of your king!
The Bring Your Bible team would also like to encourage you to utilize the practice of fasting to further enhance your focus on Christ for Advent 2024.
Visit our “Celebrate the Advent Season” page for scripture to read each day, then visit our “Fasting as a Spiritual Discipline” page and exchange the focus of one item in your life for the joy of focusing on Jesus.
5. Enjoy Some Fun Faith Activities!
Enjoy simple activities that are filled with fun and faith and can help bring your family closer together during the 2024 Advent season.
6. Advent Devotional Series
This Advent, slow down and celebrate the joy of the season with Boundless! Join our free 4-text video devotional experience to stay grounded and reflect on the coming of Jesus.
There are four texts in this experience (one per week) that correlate with the themes of Advent:
