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Educational Resources & Activities

A Very Patristix Christmas (video playlist)
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. 

The Nativity of Christ (video)
Orthodox Pebbles

Learn about Nativity and the elements of the Nativity icon with young kids at Orthodox Pebbles!

Nativity & the Twelve Days of Christmas

Parousia Press

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

Lenten Recipes

International Orthodox Christian Charities

IOCC shares recipes from all the places that they serve! Shake up your meal prep with these international meals. 

The Olive Jar (video)

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!

Did You Know?: Nativity Fast

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. 

5 Things to Focus on During Nativity 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!

Russian Christmas Eve Supper (Holy Supper)

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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