Make Room for Wonder
December often feels chaotic, and yet we all long for learning to feel sacred. Welcome to SEASON of WONDER—a digital guide created with intention and simplicity in mind, so you can experience the season with wonder instead of overwhelm.
December Draws Us Closer
The SEASON of WONDER is filled with poetry readings, inspiring stories, gentle crafts, simple recipes, and thoughtful activities to take the pressure off preparing lessons in the month of December. This four-week guide covers:
- WEEK 1: Gratitude: Savoring abundance, practicing generosity, and noticing beauty in the everyday.
- WEEK 2: Light: Finding hope and brightness in the dark of winter.
- WEEK 3: Home: Creating warmth, beauty, and belonging through daily rhythms.
- WEEK 4: Hope: Believing in promises yet unseen and finding joy in the light that returns.
Books to Purchase Separately
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The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski
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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston
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Winter Candle by Jeron Ashford
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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston
Find Wonder Where You Are
Whether you follow SEASON of WONDER day by day or simply choose what serves your family, this guide offers a peaceful rhythm that invites your family to learn, create, and delight throughout the season. It’s "December school,” but in the most soul-settling, heart-steadying way.
We've included celebration guides for these special days:
- SAINT NICHOLAS DAY: A Day to Practice Quiet Generosity: Dec 6
- SAINT LUCIA DAY: A Day to Carry Light into the Dark: Dec 13
- WINTER SOLSTICE: A Day to Welcome Back the Light: Dec 21
A Season for Light, Gratitude, Home, and Hope
Woven throughout this guide are four original stories, written to illuminate the rich history and traditions we remember this month. Together, they deepen the season, bringing warmth, meaning, and a sense of wonder to every December day.
The four stories include:
- Hannah and the Eight Lights: A Story of Hannukah
- Saint Lucia: Bringer of Light
- The True Story of Saint Nicholas: The Bringer of Secret Gifts
- The Night Heaven Drew Near: A Story of the First Christmas
A Gentle Companion for the Season
You can use this guide as a gentle addition to your regular studies or let it fully replace your curriculum for the month.
When we set aside the rush and settle into what matters, we discover that December can be both restful and rich. It just takes a gentle guide and a willingness to move at the pace of peace.