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Truth in the Tinsel {2011 Advent in Action}

By Jenn (aka Mama Jenn) • Last Updated: January 20, 2020

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We are thoroughly enjoying Truth in the Tinsel. (You can read my review about it here.) We all love the hints, clues, crafts, Bible verses, discussion and activities! We are having such special times with our Advent celebration this year!

Truth in the Tinsel

Truth in the Tinsel in Action: Here is what our Truth in the Tinsel time looks like. First, the kids go to our Advent Countdown calendar and read the hint.

After reading the hint, they run around the house in search of the Truth in the Tinsel clue card. Day 1’s card was hidden by a candle on the table.

Hidden Truth in the Tinsel CHRISTmas Countdown clue card

While the kids are searching for the clue card, I pull out our craft bucket that contains all of the supplies needed for the day’s ornament.

Truth in the Tinsel Day 1 CHRISTmas Advent Supplies

Then we get started on the ornament for the day.

Truth in the Tinseld Day 1 CHRISTmas Advent Craft

Next, I read the corresponding scripture to the kids while they work on the their ornaments or my daughter reads it to us after we have completed the ornaments. Then we discuss what we read and do the extra activities suggested in the Truth in the Tinsel eBook.

Here are our Day 1 candles drying on the window sill. After they dried, I laminated them for durability.

Truth in the Tinsel Day 1 CHRISTmas Craft

Since our tree is already quite full from Christmas ornaments made from past Christmases, I had to find another place to display our Truth in the Tinsel ornaments. So, they are hanging from the garland wrapped around our banisters.

Truth in the Tinsel Day 1 CHRISTmas Craft

After we complete our ornament, we replace the countdown card with the clue card so that the kids have a clear visual of how many days are left until Christmas!

CHRSITmas Advent Countdown Printables (coordinating with Truth in the Tinsel)

We are LOVING Truth in the Tinsel! This has been our first year having an official Advent celebration/countdown and it has been wonderful! Are you doing Truth in the Tinsel? If not, it is not too late to join in the fun!

Truth in the Tinsel 12 Days TILL Christmas Sale: Get 20% OFF using code 12DAYS
Sale ends tonight {12/12/11} at midnight ET.

Today ONLY (12/12/11} you can purchase Truth in the Tinsel for 20% off!!! There is even a modified 12 day schedule so that you can do a 12 day Advent celebration! (Modified schedule will be on the download link.) So, it is definitely not too late to join in!

Stay tuned for my Truth in the Tinsel post showcasing our ornaments! For now you can get a sneak peek at my Truth in the Tinsel scrapbook page that I am creating with my new digital scrapbook software!

More Truth in the Tinsel:

  • Buy Truth in the Tinsel eBook
  • Read my Truth in the Tinsel review
  • Download my (free) coordinating Advent Countdown printable
  • Read my Truth in the Tinsel {in action} post
  • Our Truth in the Tinsel ornaments from Day 1-6
  • Our Truth in the Tinsel ornaments from Day 7-12
  • Our Truth in the Tinsel ornaments from Day 13-18
  • Our Truth in the Tinsel ornaments from Day 19-24
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  1. Kattie

    December 12, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Cute calendar and ideas. My kids love making the ornaments!

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  2. Mama Jenn

    December 12, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Great idea!!!! I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing! I may try to do something like that with my kiddos!!!

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  3. Angie

    December 12, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Thanks for sharing your calendar with us. I downloaded the ebook based on your post and my daughter has really enjoyed it. In addition, I used some clipart to make a bingo type card with pictures of all the clues. During Christmas Eve service I plan on giving it to our daughter to listen for the clues in the service. Thought it would keep her busy.

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