How much time do you have tonight?
All three paths are shown: 15 minutes, then more for 30, then more for 60.
- 15 min
Read the verse
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”
— Luke 2:7 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
At Midnight, Love Came Near — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Lord Jesus, there was no room for You at the inn, but there is room in our home tonight. Come and be welcome here. Bless every family keeping watch this holy night. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Christmas Eve: read Luke 2:8–20 together.
- 30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 24 · Bethlehem — read Luke 2:1–7 (Christmas Eve) in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a star.
For the children: Bethlehem in the Atlas.
- 30 min
Print
Colour square 24 on the printable calendarOrnament 24 · Bethlehem
- 60 min
Together: Christmas Eve
Keep a short Christmas Eve service at home with candles, readings and hymns.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- What do you think Bethlehem was like that night?
- How can we make room for Jesus this Christmas?
- 60 min
Light a candle
Light 4 candles on the Advent wreath. How to keep the wreath.
Then light a candle for someone you carry in your heart on Light a Candle Together.
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