Christ Centered Christmas Advent

Counting down the days until Christmas by reviewing the life of Jesus Christ and learning His stories. Found this amazing idea here from Housewife Electric and wanted to adapt it to my family (not having a mess each day to clean up). I can't wait to get them on their miniature tree.

Each day includes:

an ornament

a scripture

a gospel picture

1. New Star Luke 2:1-7, GAK #30

2. Shepherds Crook Luke 2:8-18 #31

3. Three Wise Men Matt 2:1-12 online

4. Jesus teaching at temple Luke 2:40-52 #34

5. Baptism Mat 3:13-17 #35

6. Fishers of Men Luke 5:1-11 or Luke 6:12-16 #37, 38

7. Sermon on the Mount Matt 5:1-16 #39

8. Calming the Storm Mat 8:23-27 #40

9. Feeding the 5000 Matt 14:14-21 online

10. Walking on water Matt 14:22-23 #43

11. Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 #44

12. Ten Lepers Luke 17:11-19 #46

13. The Lost Sheep Luke 15:3-10 #64

14. Ten Virgins Matt 25:1-13 #53 online

15. Women at the Well John 4:5-30 #36

16. Widow's Mite Mark 12:41-44 video

17. Mary & Martha Luke 10:38-42 #45

18. Triumphal Entry Matt 21:1-13 #50,51,52

19. Last Supper Luke 22:14-20, John 13:4-5 #54, 55

20. Gethsemane Matt 26:36-45 D&C 19:16-19 #56

21. Betrayl Matt 26:4-75 video

22. Crucifixion and Burial Luke 23:33-46, 50-56 #57, 58

23. Resurrection John 20:1-20 #59

24. Apperance to Americas 3 Nephi 8:3-7,17-23 11:1-15 #82,83,84

25. Road to Emmaus & Ascencion Luke 24:13-32, Acts 1:9-11, #60,61,62

(Original source has all the scriptures and links too, but wanted to make it easier for me.)

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