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This is a simple advent calendar that involved just a few scriptures each day leading up to Christmas. It's perfect for families with small children (or just short attention spans!) or for those who like less formal reading and lots of discussion.

An fun option is to make a table wreath with four candles. Light the first candle during the first week's reading, the second week light two candles, and so on through the month.

December 1

Isaiah 7:14

December 2

2 Nephi 25:19

December 3

Helaman 14:6

December 4

Micah 5:2

December 5

Moses 6:57

December 6

Luke 1: 13, 17

December 7

Luke 1: 2–27, 30–32

December 8

Matthew 1:20–21

December 9

Luke 2:1

December 10

Luke 2:3

December 11

Luke 2:4–5

December 12

Luke 2:6

December 13

Luke 2:7

December 14

John 1:1, 3, 14

December 15

Luke 2:8

December 16

Luke 2:9–11

December 17

Luke 2:16

December 18

Matthew 2:1–2

December 19

Matthew 2:3

December 20

Matthew 2:4

December 21

Matthew 2:7–8

December 22

Matthew 2:9

December 23

Matthew 2:11

December 24

D&C 20:1

December 25

Isaiah 9:6

Alison Moore Smith is a 61-year-old entrepreneur who graduated from BYU in 1987. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 40 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons. She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.