We Light the Candles, first published in 1991, has become a classic for family-centered activities during Advent. New illustrations, and revised content make this new edition perfect for bringing spiritual meaning and depth to this busy season. It includes weekly simple activities, history and instructions for Advent Wreaths, prayers and readings, and more.

Celebrate a Season of Wonder and Waiting Though the holidays are often jam-packed with busyness, the weeks leading up to Yuletide are still a time to reflect on the miracle of Jesus’s birth. Shadow and Light is a concise and customizable guide for the Advent season to help you rediscover your childlike wonder and contemplate the sacred gift we celebrate in the Christmas season. From bestselling author Tsh Oxenreider, Shadow and Light is a rich yet approachable experience that invites you to explore the historical meaning of Advent. Drawing from liturgical tradition, Tsh provides fresh insights for new and longtime believers alike. Each day includes Scripture, a reflection, a question, and a simple activity to engage the senses, such as lighting candles, listening to music, and viewing artwork both old and new. Let yourself break away from the hustle and bustle of crafts, cookies, and Christmas parties, and receive your invitation to remember the quiet focus of our celebration. Shadow and Light will help you reclaim the holiday season as a time to remember Jesus’s first coming, and to long for his one-day return.

Providing a break from the commercialization frenzy of the season, these daily Advent readings invite readers to examine the deepest meaning of Christmas.

Lift the flaps to discover the story of Advent.

Anthology of selections by 48 beloved writers.

This collection contains daily and weekly literary and inspirational readings to help the reader prayerfully experience God through the liturgical seasons of winter.