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Advent | A Children's Book Each Night - The Simple Proof Christmas_feat

Advent | A Children’s Book Each Night

Counting down the 26 days of Advent with a children’s book each night has become the heart of our family’s Advent Tradition.  Before Advent begins, I select enough Christmas books to read one together every night of Advent. After individually wrap each book, I place them in a basket.  Each night of Advent our children […]

Random Acts of Christmas Kindness | The Simple Proof Christmas

Random Acts of Christmas Kindness

A few years ago I encouraged my family to think about ways they can spread the Christmas spirit throughout their days during the month of December.  We brainstormed a list of fun and easy ways we could share kindness to people around us even if we didn’t know them. Some of my thoughts on the […]

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Four Finds | Christmas Jammies

Our Christmas jammies are a fun little tradition we’ve been doing since my 12 year old was born.  On the first night of Advent, we gift our children a pair of new Christmas jammies.  It’s on of the few ways in which my kids will tolerate coordinating clothes.  I draw the line at the kids […]

Preparing for Advent

As Advent approaches, I begin to organize myself for the Christmas season.  I make lists and plans, think about friends to gather with and family with whom we share sweet memories.  I remind myself to stay focussed on family and faith when the hurriedness of the holidays falls upon us and I spend time reflecting on […]