There are so many fun parts of Christmas—music, lights, cookies, gifts—but as parents, we all want the same thing: to help our children remember why we celebrate in the first place. In the middle of the busy holiday season, it can be hard to slow down and keep Christ at the center. That’s why our family loves a simple tradition that makes it easy and meaningful… and our girls look forward to it every single year!
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Our Favorite Christmas Tradition
It’s called 25 Days with Christ, and it has become one of our favorite parts of December. (Use my code SIMPLYONPURPOSE to get 25% off your entire purchase—our biggest discount ever!!)
Every night in December, we gather as a family to read a short, sweet story about the life or birth of Jesus Christ. Then, our child hangs a matching symbolic ornament on the tree.
That’s it. Simple, peaceful, and so powerful.
It only takes a few minutes—perfect even for little ones!—but those few minutes help us pause, refocus, and fill our home with the true meaning of Christmas. Over time, these daily moments add up to something unforgettable.
And kids LOVE it. Our girls get excited the moment the box comes out! They remember the ornaments, the stories, and the feelings. It sticks with them!
There are even two different sets available, a finished set of ornaments and an unfinished set of ornaments. Choose whichever you like best—they are both beautiful!
What’s Included in Each Advent Kit?
You get everything you need to make this tradition easy and meaningful:
✅ 25 symbolic ornaments
✅ A short daily story to read together
✅ A small drawstring bag to hide each day’s ornament (kids love the surprise!)
✅ A sturdy storage box for safe keeping year after year
✅ The Good Shepherd book to help children engage even more with Jesus’ life (the hidden bee on each page is so fun!)
It’s designed for children of all ages—hands-on, visual, quick, and memorable.
Why It Works
- It keeps Christ at the center—without stress or overwhelm.
- It’s simple enough to actually do every day.
- It creates peaceful family moments in the busiest season.
- It helps children know and love Jesus—not just hear about Him.
It’s so simple and perfect.
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Your kids will love it.
You will treasure it.
And your family will feel closer to Christ all season long.
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