Advent Countdown – A 20-Day Family Devotional

Advent Countdown

Sneak Peak
I created this 20-day family Advent so Christmas at our house would feel a little more about Jesus and a little less like a scramble. When I first shared it with family and friends, they asked what Advent is and who it’s for. So let’s start there.

What is Advent, and who is it for? 

The word Advent comes from the Latin term ‘adventus’ meaning ‘arrival.’ During Christmas, it refers to the anticipated birth/arrival of Jesus. Today, Advent is a time spent reflecting and preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is observed in the four weeks leading up to Christmas. There are many ways we can observe this. One way is to take some time as a family to talk about what Christmas is all about. We live in a world where commercialization creates the joy of Christmas. Let’s bring our children and families back to the true reason for the season. 

We have an amazing opportunity to spend quality time as a family reflecting on what Christmas truly means in our hearts and homes. We can teach our kids to show extra love, kindness, and goodness this season. We can show them how to give to those who don’t have much. And we can spend quality time in the presence of God as a family, reflecting on God’s purpose for us. 

How do I use the family devotional?

There are 20 days. You can skip the weekends or pick any 20 days that work for your family. Find a time when you can come together, even if it’s short.

The readings walk through the prophecies and the story of Jesus’ birth. Each day ends with a simple activity. If you bought the card set, look at the “What you will need” card. It lists easy things like paper, pens, blocks, and toys.

Do I need to know the Bible references first?

No. You can read the script to your kids and learn along with them.

What does a typical day look like?

  1. Let us Remember: You start by recalling what you learned the day before. There is an answer key card if you need it.
  2. Let us Learn: This introduces the topic for the day and points you to the verse.
  3. Verse of the Day: This verse ties into the story you will hear.
  4. Let us Do: A simple activity that connects to the day’s topic.
  5. Let us Pray: A short prayer you can repeat together.

What does the card set include?

There are twenty-five sturdy 4×6 cards (16 pt) with a UV gloss coating. They come shrink-wrapped in a cute jute drawstring bag. Twenty of the cards are the daily devotionals. Five are helper cards with instructions, maps, answer keys, and what you’ll need.

You can also add the kids activity book, with songs, coloring, puzzles, prayer prompts, drawing, and reflection pages.

Where can I get it?

You can buy it on my Etsy shop, FreestyleMomShop. There is a printable you can download today, and a physical card set I ship from Maryland.

  • Buy the printable on Etsy, $15. Instant download. Includes the 20-day family Advent and the kids activity book and a bonus coloring sheet set.
  • Buy the card set on Etsy, starting at $15. Based on the number of activity books you add, it brings the set to $21–$30

If you want the printed cards in time for Advent, check the arrival date on Etsy before you order. Advent starts November 29.

If you’d like a companion study, I also wrote a 10-day Christmas carol Bible study: $12 printable or $20 printed book.

Links to activity (If you own the card set)

If you have the cards, a few days point you back here:

Thank you for being here, whether you purchase this or not. If you use the Advent, I’d love to hear how it goes. You can leave a comment or find me on Instagram at freestylemom_eva.

 

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