10 Creative Advent Calendar Ideas for a Joyful Family Countdown

Plus, Christmas Celebration Cancelled in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Jordan, amid Israel-Hamas War and More Stories and News [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Connecting through Crisis  [Faith](        [News](        [Devotionals](     [10 Creative Advent Calendar Ideas for a Joyful Family Countdown](  Amanda Idleman Advent is an opportunity to focus our homes on Jesus as we countdown to the joyous Christmas day. It's a four-week invitation to pause, reflect, celebrate, and enjoy this season while remembering its glorious meaning. All ages can enjoy the Advent tradition. Let your creativity guide your home as you enjoy the holidays.  [CONTINUE READING →](         [Candace Cameron Bure Helps Guide Daughter Natasha’s Acting Career: ‘I’m So Blessed’](  Michael Foust Great American Family’s annual Christmas event includes a popular mother-daughter actress duo in a pair of movies that debuted over the weekend.  [CONTINUE READING →](        [Christmas Celebration Cancelled in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Jordan, amid Israel-Hamas War](  Milton Quintanilla Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem were canceled this year due to the attack between Israel and Hamas.  [CONTINUE READING →](          [3 Family Prayers to Bring You Closer This Christmas](  Michelle S. Lazurek No matter how hard we try, families become more focused on dinners, tree decorating, card sending, and gift giving during the Christmas season. There's nothing wrong with these things, but keeping our minds and hearts focused on Christ during this season is important. Each weekend, church families light the Advent candles. This brings us one week closer to Christmas. While this is very exciting, especially for kids, prayer can sometimes get forgotten in all the hustle and bustle.  [CONTINUE READING →](         [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](  |  [Email Preference Center](  © 2023 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â