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ADVENT ADVENTURES
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hristmas is the time that we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but this can be tricky when others around us aren’t celebrating for the same reasons. How do we, as Christians, make time to slow down and reflect, during what is often called ‘the silly season’? More importantly, how do we help our children slow down and shift their focus for a nanosecond on anything besides presents and chocolates? One way to do this is using an Advent Calendar. Advent is a time of preparation and expectation, a season of waiting, and starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas (Sunday, 30 November 2025). The concept of an Advent Calendar shouldn’t be a foreign one, after all even The Warehouse sells them—though the link with the birth of Jesus can be tenuous at best.
Advent calendars offer a fun and engaging way for children to count down (or up!) to Christmas, building excitement and anticipation. Why not try starting a new tradition with your family this year? One that can be revisited and revised from year to year. In this edition of the Kia Tipu magazine, we will outline some fun and creative ideas for Advent Calendars, without blowing the budget or your stress levels.
Liz Eichler
SUNZ CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TEAM LEADER
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