Educational Resources & Activities
Patristix
Patristix has a whole host of videos that you can use in a Sunday school class or youth group that point us to the Nativity and answer some of the most common questions about Christmas.
Orthodox Pebbles
Learn about Nativity and the elements of the Nativity icon with young kids at Orthodox Pebbles!
Parousia Press has compiled a true wealth of resources to help you, your family, and your parish community celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas. From Nativity resources, to saints days, the three wise men, to the Eve of Theophany!
Fasting-specific resources
International Orthodox Christian Charities
IOCC shares recipes from all the places that they serve! Shake up your meal prep with these international meals.
Ancient Faith Kids
The Olive Jar on Ancient Faith Kids has this fun video to introduce the practice of fasting in a kid friendly way!
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Religious Education
This article from GOARCH explains how Nativity fast guidelines change throughout the course of the fast.
Ascetic Life of Motherhood
Midway through the Nativity fast can be a good time to refocus. Khouria Destinie offers ways that we can engage our hearts, bodies, and minds to receive the coming King!
Living Orthodox Traditions
A guide to the traditional “Holy Supper” eaten on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity including table settings, foods, prayers, and the symbolic meaning behind each aspect of the meal.
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