Advent and Christmas
Looking for some inspiration this Advent and Christmas? We have pulled together a range of resources, creative ideas and media to bring the season to life. We have a few Christmas and Advent ideas on our Pinterest boards too - check them out here
Kiwi Advent Illustrations4 original designs for LOVE, JOY, HOPE & PEACE, illustrated by our Strandz team.
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Advent
Advent Calendars
All-Age Advent
Advent Prayers
Advent at home
Jesse Trees
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Christmas on the MoveChristmas on the Move is a free printable resource with Bible Characters and a nativity set to make. Use it as a family activity at home or amongst your congregation - it can also be used in church. Join Mary and Joseph on their journey towards Bethlehem, as we journey towards Christmas.
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Meri Kirihimete - Christmas in New Zealand
There are some great New Zealand produced media, including those great videos from New Zealand churches. More videos can be found on our Christmas Media page
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Intergenerational
All Age Talks and Stories
Messy Church
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Christingle
Christingles are festive celebrations taking place in communities every year. They get their name from the objects lit during the ceremony - oranges decorated with red tape, sweets and a candle. The Children's Society have resources, downloads and guides to help you run a smooth Christingle this year. (NB: Extra safety precautions needed when having candle flames near flammable face coverings and hand sanitisers.)
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Nativities and Pageants
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Bible Society Christmas Resources
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Media
There are so many amazing Christmas videos and media, and we have put them on their own Christmas media page
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Make + Create
Printable and Crafts
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Making a difference this Christmas
Compassionate Christmas
You might like to think about 'doing christmas differently' with one of the following:
Compassionate Advent
You might like to think about 'doing christmas differently' with one of the following:
- Christian World Service - The Joy of Giving, alternative gifts for Christmas. These could be a great fundraiser for Christmas services, nativity plays and Advent events.
- Angel Tree (Prison Fellowship, NZ)
Compassionate Advent
Songs
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Games + Activities
- Here is a Christmas Puzzle and Activity book we put together - great to hand out to visiting kids over the Christmas weekend
- Human Christmas Trees
- A twist on Pass the Parcel - a fun way to retell the christmas story, from our friends at Resourced!
- Journey to Christmas board-game and instructions
- Family Time Podcast: Christmas Episodes (Salvation Army NZ)