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Create and Celebrate: The Jesse Tree

An Advent Activity and Story Book

Richard Littledale, Deborah Lock Richard Littledale Richard Littledale

9780745978727
32 pages
SPCK Group
Overview

A unique Advent custom and a fun activity combine for an interactive way to count the days to Christmas.

The Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus, introducing children to people of the Bible through the Old Testament in anticipation for his coming. Decorate a tree branch or Christmas tree with 24 easy-to-make symbols and read short stories about who each symbol represents. Templates for the symbols and Bible references are provided along with a message about the meaning of each symbol.

Create an Advent calendar with a difference for children and all the family to enjoy.

Author Bio
Richard Littledale ================== Richard Littledale is a Baptist minister, author and broadcaster. He contributes frequently to Daily Service and Sunday worship on BBC Radio 4,and is a regular contributor on his regional BBC Station, BBC Berkshire.He loves to write for both adults and children, and believes in the power of story. Richard Littledale ================== Richard Littledale is a Baptist minister, author and broadcaster. He contributes frequently to Daily Service and Sunday worship on BBC Radio 4,and is a regular contributor on his regional BBC Station, BBC Berkshire.He loves to write for both adults and children, and believes in the power of story.