Updated November 2025
The Advent season is a cherished time for Christians—a season of joyful anticipation, reflection, and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. At Gifts With Love, we look forward to Advent all year long, and we love helping families create traditions that keep Christ at the center of the season.
Below are four meaningful Advent traditions—updated for 2025—that can help you deepen your faith, bring beauty to your home, and prepare your heart for Christmas. And if you're searching for Christian Advent gifts, nativities, devotionals, or religious Christmas décor, be sure to explore our 2025 collection at GiftsWithLove.com.
?️ 1. Light the Advent Wreath
The Advent wreath remains one of the most beloved traditions in Christian homes. Each candle—representing hope, love, joy, and peace—helps guide families through the four weeks leading to Christmas.
Popular 2025 Advent Gifts:
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Modern Advent wreaths with metal or wooden bases
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Traditional evergreen wreaths
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Colored Advent candle sets (pink and purple)
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Family Advent devotionals and prayer books
Lighting the candles together each week offers a beautiful rhythm of reflection and gratitude.
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? 2. Prepare an Empty Manger for Jesus
Preparing an empty manger is a simple yet powerful way to help families—especially children—focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
2025 Ideas to Enhance This Tradition:
Use a children’s nativity set where kids can add straw or notes of kindness to “prepare the manger.”
Pair the tradition with a Advent reflection book.
Add symbolic items like a tiny blanket, prayer card, or ornament.
We offer a variety of Holy Family figurines, nativity accessories, and manger sets perfect for this tradition.
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3. Create and Send Advent Cards
Sending Advent cards is a wonderful way to share hope and encouragement at the beginning of the season—before the holiday rush begins.
In 2025, personalized and faith-centered cards are especially meaningful.
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Christian Advent greeting cards
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Custom printed cards featuring religious artwork
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Advent devotionals paired with handwritten cards
Whether you craft your own cards or choose beautifully designed boxed sets, sharing God’s love through written words is a blessing that echoes long after Christmas.
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? 4. Hang Greens to Symbolize Eternal Life
The tradition of hanging greens—evergreen boughs, garland, wreaths, or sprigs—dates back to early Christianity. The evergreen’s steadfast color symbolizes eternal life in Christ.
Ways to Renew This Tradition in 2025:
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Display an evergreen Advent wreath or door wreath.
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Use garland with Scripture tags or crosses.
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Add Christian ornaments or Holy Family ribbons.
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Incorporate LED nativity lanterns for added warmth.
These simple touches bring beauty to your home while reminding your family of Christ’s everlasting love.
Make Advent 2025 Your Most Meaningful Yet
These four traditions—lighting the Advent wreath, preparing the manger, sending Advent cards, and hanging greens—can help your family slow down, reflect, and embrace the season with joy.
At Gifts With Love, we offer a wide selection of Advent candles, nativity sets, devotionals, ornaments, Christian home décor, and meaningful Christmas gifts to support your family’s faith journey.
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and make this season truly unforgettable.
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