The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition I started with my family three years ago. It’s something we now look forward to each year and I a Christmas tradition I hope my boys pass down to their children.
The Jesse Tree is a wonderful way to celebrate a Christ centered Christmas countdown. The name is based on Isaiah 11:1.
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.”-Isaiah 11:1
That branch is Jesus! Jesse was King David’s father. God’s perfect plan to send us a Savior is brought to life as you countdown to Christmas. This tradition is a creative timeline through God’s promises, and we just love it!
There are daily verses to read each day and each verse coordinates with an ornament.
Our little tree awaits it’s daily additions.
What you need:
A Small Tree
We use a mini Christmas tree, but I’ve seen so many variations. Check out the Jesse Trees on Pinterest! There are a ton of ideas.
Daily Ornaments and Bible verses
If you’ve never done this with your family before, keep it simple! Find a printable set you like, and walah!
Over the last few years, we’ve made some of our ornaments by hand. If you’re looking for a good printable set, I recommend Print Candee. There are two kits, and one is only $3.50. We add some handmade each year, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed with it, so it’s nice to have the printable for backups! This site has a nice set of free printable ornaments. Each of these sites also have a printable list of daily verses to use with each ornament.
A glimpse of our ornament hodgepodge.
What are your favorite Christmas traditions?
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How fun! I’ve just started seeing things about the Jesse Tree. I think we’ll skip it this year but next year we’ll do it! My favorite tradition is our Christmas Day dinner- nice and simple take out Chinese!
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It’s definitely something that needs a little advanced prep, but next year! Chinese? That sounds great!
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Oooooooh! I can’t WAIT to take a closer look at this idea! Thanks so much for the inspiration Adrienne! I need more traditions in our little family, especially now because every single year my kids (and me some years) have been too sick so I never had enough energy or time to really focus on more. This year…we are BLESSED with HEALTH so far! Can’t wait to start some new things…this looks perfect!
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Oh, I know what you mean about the illnesses. December seems to be the month we all get a nasty bug. This past week has been eventful. hopefully this is the last of the nasties for us and we’ll be able to enjoy the rest of the season healthy!
this is awesome! how did I not know about this? so doing it
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My family celebrates with a Jesse Tree. I make felt sets of ornaments. http://www.etsy.com/listing/109692943/jesse-tree-christmas-advent-felt-jesse
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