There's a committee that works all year coming up with craft activities and prepping the materials so you can build ornaments, gingerbread houses, wreaths and other decorative items all in a two-hour span of time. After seeing the event first-hand, I realized how amazing the Advent committee must be, because the event was full of clever craft ideas that were extremely well organized.
It was a really fun way to kick off Advent and also get to know more people in the church. We've been visiting the church for a while, but are now officially joining and love meeting new people through these kinds of activities.
Grayson headed over to build a gingerbread house first, then we made an ornament, painted two wooden candle holders, did a hand stamp picture of baby Jesus in a manger, and then capped off the night painting a nativity set.
I love all of the crafts we made and can't wait to look back on them over the years when we set out our decorations at home. One of the ladies told me they do new crafts each year, so it's fun to add to your holiday collection with handmade, sentimental crafts.
After taking this picture, Gray immediately wanted to eat all the candy off. We're learning a life lesson about restraint!
Painting a star on one of the candle holders
Painting the nativity which prompted lots of discussion about how Jesus was born. It's such a blessing to see him starting to connect the dots about the true reason for the season.
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That's a great learning experience and FUN too! Great job, Mom and Dad!
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