A G U I D E F O R T H E A DV E N T S E A S O N C U R AT E D B Y A L L G O O D T H I N G S C O L L E C T I V E W I T H A R T B Y L I N D S AY L E T T E R S + CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ALL GOOD THINGS TRIBE Copyright © 2017, All Good Things Collective
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LETTER TO READER T h i s i s o u r s e v e n t h y e a r c e l e b r a t i n g A d v e n t a s a c o m p a n y, and while our product has shifted and changed throughout the years, our mission and vision to see women draw near to the Lord has stayed exactly the same.
We are so glad that you have chosen to join us as we seek the Lord this Advent. We are thrilled that you want to walk with us as we prepare our hearts, our homes, and our communities to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This year our aim during Advent is to do less, so we have the margin and energy to make the holiday mean more.
I n a d d i t i o n t o o u r 2 0 1 7 A d ve n t L i n e , w e’ ve c r e a t e d t h i s Advent guide with you in mind. We want to equip you with tools, treats + tricks to help you celebrate the season. Our hope is that this won’t just be another holiday to-do, but that it will ignite remembrance and celebration of our Savior’s birth.
We pray that this guide, alongside our devotional and c a l e n d a r, l e a d y o u t o c e l e b r a t i o n + c o n n e c t i o n . L e t t h a t b e our inclination this Advent, to celebrate through connecting with others, sharing the joy of Christ coming to dwell among us! We are asking God to open our eyes to ways we can connect on a deeper level with Christ and others this Advent season.
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TA BL E CO NT EN TS OF
HISTORY OF ADVENT EATS + TREATS O U R FA M I LY R E C I P E S TUNES DECOR + DIY ACTIVITIES HOW TO: MEAN MORE
HISTORY OF ADVENT The word Advent comes from a Latin origin meaning “the c o m i n g ” o r “ c o m i n g t o w a r d .” M a n y c e n t u r i e s a g o , C h r i s tians felt that it was inadequate to only mark off one day of the yearly calendar for this great occasion. Advent w a s b o r n n o t o n l y t o s e r v e a s a r e m i n d e r, b u t t o a l s o serve as an active way to teach children of the significance of Christmas.
T h i s i s o u r 7 t h y e a r c e l e b r a t i n g A d v e n t a s a c o m p a n y. Our history with Advent isn't shiny - but it's real. Seven years ago, our founder Jess, was a mom of three little kids in a rough season, and she just needed a meaningful way to celebrate that didn't cost her a million dollars. T h a t y e a r s h e m a d e a n A d v e n t c a l e n d a r o n h e r c o m p u t e r, p r i n t e d i t a t K i n ko s , a n d t h e r e s t i s h i s t o r y. S i n c e t h e n , we have been making meaningful products to help you celebrate Jesus in simple ways during a season that is anything but simple.
Whether this is your 1st or 50th season celebrating Advent, we hope this season allows you to celebrate + connect in fresh and meaningful ways.
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at. drink. be merry. One of our favorite ways to gather together is around the table. Grab some friends, pre-heat the oven and get after it.
Let’s approach the table with hunger + humility ex p e c t i n g t o b e n o u r i s h e d p h y s i c a l l y + s p i r i t u a l l y.
We’ ve c r e a t e d t w o p i n t e r e s t b o a r d s w i t h yo u i n mind:
2017 ADVENT RECIPES
2 0 1 7 A D V E N T S W E E T S + T R E AT S
FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS:
A L M O N D RO C A from the kitchen of Hannah Warren
INGREDIENTS 1 lb. Butter 2 cups white sugar 1 1/2 cup slivered almonds 2 7oz chocolate bars
1. Melt 1 lb butter 2. Add 2 cups white sugar + bring to boil for 3 minutes 3. Add Slivered almonds. Cook, stiring constantly till 300 degrees (hard crack) 4. Pour onto cookie sheet 5. Spread 1 7oz chocolate bar on top. Let cool, invert + melt the other 7 oz bar on top 6. Let cool, and break into small bite sized pieces
T O D O W N L O A D A L L O F O U R F AV O R I T E R E C I P E S , C L I C K H E R E
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P OT I F Y P L AY L I S T S We’ ve p u t t o g e t h e r a f e w f r e s h p l ay l i s t s t h a t i n c o r p o rate some of our favorite silly + serious songs about Christmas. Whether you’re looking for some mellow t u n e s f o r y o u r n ex t d i n n e r p a r t y, o r y o u ’ r e l o o k i n g t o dance in your jammies on Christmas morning, we hope these songs help you celebrate the season.
INDIE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC CHRISTMAS
POP CHRISTMAS
It’s time to deck the halls + deck our walls. This Christmas season we are drawn to bright colors, statement p i e c e s , a n d e a s y D I Ys f o r t h e w h o l e fam.
Check out this pinterest board for a l l o u r f a v o r i t e D I Ys a n d d e c o ra t i o n inspiration.
Keep a lookout for a few of our favs: MERRY + BRIGHT WALL DECOR D I Y G I A N T O R N A M E N T B A L LO O N S D I Y W R A P P I N G PA P E R
Don’t forget to keep a lookout for all the ways we display our 2017 A d v e n t C a l e n d a r.
DECK THE HALLS
COMMUNITY + FAM
We are grateful for ways to engage in fun + meaningful celebrat friends, neighbors, or co-workers and start celebrating! Celebr more thing to your life, but rather it’s remembering that Jesus
PICK OUT A CHRISTMAS TREE
V O L U N T E E R A S A F A M I LY
W E A R C H R I S T M A S PA J A M A S
BAKE COOKIES
READ THE CHRISTMAS STORY
L O O K AT C H R I S T M A S L I G H T S
GO CAROLING
D E C O R AT E T H E T R E E
T H R O W A G I F T W R A P P I N G PA R T Y
M I LY A C T I V I T I E S :
t i o n s w i t h o u r “ b y - b i r t h” a n d “ b y - c h o i c e” f a m i l y. G r a b a g r o u p o f ating Advent isn’t about flling your schedule or adding just one came to make a way for us and He is coming back again!
HANG MISTLETOE
THROW A GAME NIGHT
MAKE HOT COCO
W A T C H A H O L I D AY M O V I E
BUILD A FIRE
BRING COOKIES TO YOUR NEIGHBORS
H O S T A S E C R E T S A N TA E X C H A N G E
GO SLEDDING
MAKE ORNAMENTS
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+ We truly believe that celebrating Advent (and celebrating Jesus) is best when shared! We weren't created to go through life alone. Community is a core value of All Good Things Collective. Our aim is to provide BEAUTIFUL TO O L S t h a t e n c o u ra g e a n A B U N D A N T L I F E t h r o u g h COMMUNITY + THE WORD. A l l o f o u r p r o d u c t s r e fl e c t t h i s b e l i e f. W h e n w e s a t d o w n to dream up + create this year’s Advent line, we had our eyes fixed on the community of God.
H e r e’ s h o w o u r c o m m u n i t y i s c e l e b ra t i n g A d ve n t t o g e t h e r. O u r p r a y e r i s t h a t t h e s e t o o l s e q u i p + e m p o w e r y o u r f a m i l y, s m a l l g r o u p , g a l p a l s , o r c h u r c h b o d y t o d r a w closer to Jesus this season.
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