This Christmas Tree Blessing Milestone Moment can be used to celebrate setting up the Christmas tree during the Season of Advent. Blessing the Christmas tree provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate God’s creation and enjoy the beginning of the Advent season. The custom of an indoor Christmas tree was introduced in Germany in the 16^th century. Legend tells us that the evergreen was chosen and decorated with candles to represent God’s creation and the gift of God’s Son as the Light of the World. The tradition is continued today in most homes.

This Milestone Moment consists of two pages that are reproducible in your local setting. It can be sent in emails or printed.
· Page 1 describes the significance of the moment and the importance of observing it.
· Page 2 provides a conversation guide* that includes talking and listening to one another, reading a verse/s from the Bible, and a prayer and blessing. It includes a food for thought question on how one might show love for one’s neighbor through an act of service.

All Milestone Moment Conversation Guides are designed and based on the *Four Key Faith Formation Practices of Caring Conversations, Devotions, Rituals and Traditions, and Service. These practices encourage us to grow in our faith through personal, trusted relationships.

The Christmas Tree Stone pottery stones are idividually hand-crafted and available at a low cost to purchase and gift as meaningful reminders of this celebration. They are a wonderful reminder of the time spent setting up the Christmas tree during the season of Advent.