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 the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
— John 1:5 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
We Carry the Light in Faith — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Jesus, Light of the world, the darkness cannot put You out. Shine into every sad or worried place in our family. Make us small lights for our neighbours. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Put a candle or a lamp in the window tonight.
- 30 min
The story
The light shines in darkness — read John 1:1–9 together.
- 30 min
Print
- 60 min
Together: Look for the lights
Walk outside after dark, look for lights in the windows, and talk about why one small light still wins against the dark.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- Why does even a small light matter in a dark room?
- Who could our family bring a little light to this week?
- 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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