how to celebrate your faith

The houses all around mine have been decorated for weeks. Christmas tree lots are already doing tons of business and Cyber Monday has come and gone, meaning lots of shopping lists are already well underway. But before the season comes and goes in one big rush, I wanted to find some new fun ways to remind my kids why we as a family celebrate this holiday. We have friends from every faith and we love them all no matter what they believe, but both Dave and I were raised in Christian homes and we want to make sure we remember that as we celebrate the season. So if you’re like us, and looking for some fun faith-based celebrating take a look at these cool ideas! ~Rachel

free nativity printable

Such a sweet Printable from Caravan that includes the background and cute little outfit for your own DIY Nativity Scene.

DIY advent wreath

A gorgeous DIY advent wreath from EAB Designs would beautify your coffee table in no time!

free christian christmas printable

AKA Designs created this free printable that you can download and it’s so pretty!

jesus birthday party ideas

Another great idea from Detail Oriented Diva are these letters your kids can fill out. The idea is that as a gift to Jesus, you’d do something in service to him and this letter would be your reminder.

Jesse Tree Ornaments

My husband’s family did a Jesse tree every year and so I had to include my favorite ornaments from The Rigneys, they’re so precious!

christmas cross wreath

Instead of a wreath, consider a cross for your door like this beautiful creation from Hensler Nursery.

palette nativity scene

Ok, this craft from Passion, Pink and Pearls is too adorable not to include. They turned an old pallet into a nativity scene!

christian advent calendar

Love this advent calendar from the Ambrosian Shop on Etsy that includes a different Bible story for every day in December.

Elf on the Shelf Jesus

For those of you with an Elf on the Shelf take a cue from Mr Jingles Adventures and get the elf in on the celebration!

nativity scene ideas

Make It and Love It has a great little post on using vinyl decals to create this sweet Christmas decoration.

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Help your kids remember their blessings this season by doing acts of kindness for others, read our post for ideas!

happy birthday jesus

Download this fun image from The Meek Boutique nativity mantal decorHymns & Verses shows us how to decorate a mantel with the creche in this post and the results are so chic!

christian nail art

Ok, I couldn’t resist! This nail art from Will Paint Nails for Food is really cool and so fun!

cross cake, christmas cake

I Am Baker gives a step by step tutorial here for how to make this Christmas Cake!

jesus in christmas

Last but not least are these crafty little tags from Coops Crafty Corner would be so easy to add to your gift wrap!

How do you incorporate your faith into this holiday? Do you do something I haven’t thought of yet? Please share it below!! ~Rachel