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The Adventure of Christmas: Helping Children Find Jesus in Our Holiday Traditions | 
 enlarge | Author: Lisa Whelchel
Creator: Jeannie Mooney
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  19 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 72
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8 x 0.5
ISBN: 1590520890
Dewey Decimal Number: 394.2663
EAN: 9781590520895
Publication Date: September 9, 2004
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Product Description
The ADVENTure of Christmas is a guide for moms concerned that their children are losing sight of Jesus in the midst of the distractions the holiday season brings. Lisa Whelchel was such a mom, but instead of abandoning the traditions of Christmas she rediscovered their original meanings, which were intended to remind people of God’s unfathomable gift. Hanging lights on the house, wrapping gifts, and decorating the tree have become opportunities to teach her children about how they relate to Jesus’ birth. With The ADVENTure of Christmas, mothers can redeem what’s been lost from the very symbols that are gentle reminders of the true meaning of Christmas.
Have you discovered that Jesus sometimes gets lost in the middle of the hustle and bustle of His birthday party? Would you like to be able to keep your children's focus on Jesus and also join them in the wonder of the celebration?
For each of the twenty-four days preceding Christmas, The ADVENTure of Christmas serves as a fun and handy guide that describes the significance behind your favorite traditions. Hanging lights on the house, wrapping gifts, and decorating the tree will become opportunities to share how these customs relate to Jesus' birth. The ADVENTure of Christmas recaptures the true meaning of this beloved season, giving reasons to celebrate for years to come.
Story Behind the Book
Feeling like Jesus had gotten lost in the frenzy of the holiday season, I asked the Lord to show me what I could do to teach my children the true meaning of Christmas. I was caught off-guard when He simply replied, "Don’t do anything differently. Look in the middle of the celebration and you will find Me." He was right. There was no need to orchestrate moments to pontificate about "the commercialization of Christmas." Instead, Jesus is beckoning us to come to the party and bring the kids. In doing so, we run into Him at the mall, the movies, even at school. He hides in the lights, the carols, and the cards. He is there when we dress the evergreen tree, when Dad dresses up in a red suit, and even when we eat turkey and dressing!
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 I love the book! December 26, 2008
H.L.S.
This book has history on many Christmas traditions that point to Jesus. You can tell you children stories about the Christmas tree, then another night about the candy cane, another about lights, etc. It was fun to make chocolate kiss advent calanders! We made the wassil recipe too. I will use this book annually!
OUTSTANDING!!! December 12, 2008
Miranda R. Stillwell (Anniston, AL USA)
I bought this book to use for my children's messages at church. I wanted something that went along with Advent but yet did not teach about a different candle each week (we had done that for 2 years; it was time for a change!). This book has been an OUTSTANDING help with the messages. I could not have asked for a better purchase!
 Not what I expected, either November 28, 2008
C. Gottschall (Dublin, OH)
This book does not have the depth I was hoping for. I like the idea of realizing that God can be find wherever you look for him. But, this book didn't live up to my expectations. The stories were a little trite for me.
Will Use This For Many Years January 19, 2008
Kristina G. Baker (Dublin, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was recommended by a friend, and I bought me one and another friend one after viewing it. We love it!!! It teaches the biblical meaning behind a lot of our traditions and gives ideas for creating traditions with your kids. Love it!
disappointed January 12, 2008
Jodi Grubb
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have Lisa's book called Creative Correction and love it so I was excited about a book of ideas for Christmas but I was very disappointed. It was a short book and didn't have many ideas. It is more a history book of Christmas than anything.
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