Discover the Joy of Advent with Your Child

Update: 2025-11-28

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The Christmas season often comes along with high expectations and chaos. But Julie and David Lavender want to help families slow down and contemplate the greatest gift that God gave mankind — the birth of His son, Jesus Christ. The Lavenders share stories and fun memories from their family.

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Discover the Joy of Advent with Your Child