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
“But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.”
— Luke 2:19 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
The King Who Came in Meekness — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Lord, Mary kept these things and pondered them in her heart. Slow us down so we do not rush past what You have done. Teach us to remember and to give thanks. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Each person names one moment from Christmas they want to remember.
- 30 min
The story
Mary keeps these things in her heart — read Luke 2:15–19 together.
- 30 min
Print
- 60 min
Together: Thank-you letters
Write one thank-you letter together, by hand, during the twelve days.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- What does it mean to ponder something?
- What is one thing from this Christmas you want to keep in your heart?
- 60 min
Light a candle
Light all four candles and the white Christ candle in the middle. 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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