Advent & Christmas
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Some of the resources listed on this page can be borrowed from the Roscoe Library at Francis College, Milton if you prefer not to purchase them.
Traditionally an Advent wreath is simply a wreath with candle holders in it. However there are many creative and inexpensive ways to make your own Advent wreath (commercial ones can be quite pricey!). Here are 5 simple ways to make your own lovely Advent wreath.
Ideas for making finger puppets so that your children can retell the Christmas story to their family and friends.
Advet Calendars typically begin on 1 December and go through until Christmas Day on 25 December. You can buy Advent Calendars, but here are some tips to make your own.
The story is drawn from the Bible stories of the Nativity, with lots of children and angels. Dubravka's pastel illustrations give this picture book a delightful charm, which can be shared with all little angels in the run up to Christmas. Praise for Dubravka: 'Pastel blues and turquoise, warm orange and pistachio - ravishing!' Carousel about Safely Through the Night 'The soft pastel illustrations convey exactly the beauty of the text.' Books for Keeps about Little Grey and the Great Mystery.
