The Parents' Post is put out by Children's Ministries to inform and educate you on various aspects of children and our ministry. Advent is the first season of the Christian church year beginning four Sundays before Christmas Day. It has been recognized in some form since 380 AD, but it was not until the end of the sixth century that Rome officially designated Advent.
Advent is a time of watching, of waiting, and of expectation.
Make a conscious decision during Advent to do those things which will contribute to a special experience for your family. Explain to your children that there is more to December than receiving presents. Children understand what it means to wait, so the Advent season is something they can begin to grasp. Talk about the advent wreaths and the color of the candles. These are explained in our Advent Devotional.