24th of DECEMBER - Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar (Christmas Eve)

24th of DECEMBER - Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar

Welcome to the 2025 Advent Season!!  Advent is the season that celebrates Jesus coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus who came to earth as a sacrifice so that we all might have eternal life.

In the "Strange Stuff" series we learned that our calendar has been distorted and changed (click HERE to read "13 Moonths & The Turtle Shell").  We learned that Jesus was most likely NOT born in December - however, that does not mean we should stop celebrating Jesus.  Yes, I agree that society has added evil to Christmas by focusing on santa, material things and food, but those should NEVER be our focus.  

Jesus is the ONLY reason that I celebrate Christmas.

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and since this year has been particularly difficult for my family (both my mother-in-law and my father passed away), I felt led by the Holy Spirit to focus on Scripture showing God's help through both the bad and good times. 

There are so many Bible verses (Old & New Testaments), focusing on how our God is ALWAYS there for us during the lows and highs of life.  That's why I'm calling this the

"Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar"

Jesus is always our Savior, during the peaks & valleys/highs and lows of life.

 

Today is December 24th and I am opening Box#24

Inside we find:

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A family celebrating Christmas with Jesus in the nativity scene as the focus of the celebration.  Mom is singing, dad is playing the violin and daughter is playing the piano.

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 "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19

 

Other "Peaks & Valleys" posts:

DAY#1 - Psalm 121:1-2

Isaiah 55:11-12 - DAY#2 

DAY#3 - Nehemiah 8:10

Isaiah 61:1-3 - DAY#4

DAY#5 - Job 5:11

Psalm 9:9 - DAY#6

DAY#7 - 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Proverbs 29:23 - DAY#8

DAY#9 - 1 Peter 4:11

Isaiah 57:15 - DAY#10

DAY#11 - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

1 Corinthians 1:25 - DAY#12

DAY#13 - Proverbs 18:10

Philippians 4:12-13 - DAY#14

DAY#15 - Isaiah 52:7

Hebrews 2:9-10 - DAY#16

DAY#17 - Psalm 91:1-2

Lamentations 3:22-23 - DAY#18

DAY#19 - Psalm 61:1-4

Romans 8:26 - DAY#20

DAY#21 - 2 Corinthians 1:7-11

Isaiah 54:10 - DAY#22

DAY#23 - Psalm 147:3-8

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DAY#23 - Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar

DAY#23 - Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar

Welcome to the 2025 Advent Season!!  Advent is the season that celebrates Jesus coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus who came to earth as a sacrifice so that we all might have eternal life.

In the "Strange Stuff" series we learned that our calendar has been distorted and changed (click HERE to read "13 Moonths & The Turtle Shell").  We learned that Jesus was most likely NOT born in December - however, that does not mean we should stop celebrating Jesus.  Yes, I agree that society has added evil to Christmas by focusing on santa, material things and food, but those should NEVER be our focus.  

Jesus is the ONLY reason that I celebrate Christmas.

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and since this year has been particularly difficult for my family (both my mother-in-law and my father passed away), I felt led by the Holy Spirit to focus on Scripture showing God's help through both the bad and good times. 

There are so many Bible verses (Old & New Testaments), focusing on how our God is ALWAYS there for us during the lows and highs of life.  That's why I'm calling this the

"Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar"

Jesus is always our Savior, during the peaks & valleys/highs and lows of life.

 

Today is December 23rd and I am opening Box#23

Inside we find:

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A Christmas tree lot in the middle of town

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 "He heals the brokenhearted

And binds up their wounds.

He counts the number of the stars;

He calls them all by name.

Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;

His understanding is infinite.

The Lord lifts up the humble;

He casts the wicked down to the ground.

Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;

Sing praises on the harp to our God,

Who covers the heavens with clouds,

Who prepares rain for the earth,

Who makes grass to grow on the mountains.”

Psalm 147:3-8

 

Other "Peaks & Valleys" posts:

DAY#1 - Psalm 121:1-2

Isaiah 55:11-12 - DAY#2 

DAY#3 - Nehemiah 8:10

Isaiah 61:1-3 - DAY#4

DAY#5 - Job 5:11

Psalm 9:9 - DAY#6

DAY#7 - 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Proverbs 29:23 - DAY#8

DAY#9 - 1 Peter 4:11

Isaiah 57:15 - DAY#10

DAY#11 - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

1 Corinthians 1:25 - DAY#12

DAY#13 - Proverbs 18:10

Philippians 4:12-13 - DAY#14

DAY#15 - Isaiah 52:7

Hebrews 2:9-10 - DAY#16

DAY#17 - Psalm 91:1-2

Lamentations 3:22-23 - DAY#18

DAY#19 - Psalm 61:1-4

Romans 8:26 - DAY#20

DAY#21 - 2 Corinthians 1:7-11

Isaiah 54:10 - DAY#22

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"Mom's Marzipan Christmas Cookies"

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #661

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #661!

FYI - Marci (from Stone Cottage Adventures) is still having issues with her blog - so sorry about the inconvenience.

Before we get to the blog hop today - 

during the month of December, I will be featuring previous Advent Calendar posts:

Bible Verse Advent Calendar

Psalm 100:4-5

 

Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 

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Or click picture below:

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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:

Evening Sun Mix Sunflower Tote Bag
by GodsGrowingGarden

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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!

We're your hosts & co-hosts 

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Checkout my amazing "Featured" Pinterest Board

(click HERE to view & follow)

Features!

Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 

My Features this Week are:

1. "Candy Cane Games Your Family Will Love" by Our Grand Lives

2. "Christmas Vegetable Wreath" by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

3. "How To Decorate A House For Christmas Without A Christmas Tree" by Amy's Creative Pursuits

If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!

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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from
 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
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22nd of DECEMBER - Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar

22nd of DECEMBER - Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar

Welcome to the 2025 Advent Season!!  Advent is the season that celebrates Jesus coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus who came to earth as a sacrifice so that we all might have eternal life.

In the "Strange Stuff" series we learned that our calendar has been distorted and changed (click HERE to read "13 Moonths & The Turtle Shell").  We learned that Jesus was most likely NOT born in December - however, that does not mean we should stop celebrating Jesus.  Yes, I agree that society has added evil to Christmas by focusing on santa, material things and food, but those should NEVER be our focus.  

Jesus is the ONLY reason that I celebrate Christmas.

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and since this year has been particularly difficult for my family (both my mother-in-law and my father passed away), I felt led by the Holy Spirit to focus on Scripture showing God's help through both the bad and good times. 

There are so many Bible verses (Old & New Testaments), focusing on how our God is ALWAYS there for us during the lows and highs of life.  That's why I'm calling this the

"Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar"

Jesus is always our Savior, during the peaks & valleys/highs and lows of life.

 

Today is December 22nd and I am opening Box#22

Inside we find:

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An advent wreath carousel (I'm not sure what it's called but when the candles are lit the nativity scene twirls around - here is a picture of mine):

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 "Though the mountains be shaken

    and the hills be removed,

yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Isaiah 54:10

 

Other "Peaks & Valleys" posts:

DAY#1 - Psalm 121:1-2

Isaiah 55:11-12 - DAY#2 

DAY#3 - Nehemiah 8:10

Isaiah 61:1-3 - DAY#4

DAY#5 - Job 5:11

Psalm 9:9 - DAY#6

DAY#7 - 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Proverbs 29:23 - DAY#8

DAY#9 - 1 Peter 4:11

Isaiah 57:15 - DAY#10

DAY#11 - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

1 Corinthians 1:25 - DAY#12

DAY#13 - Proverbs 18:10

Philippians 4:12-13 - DAY#14

DAY#15 - Isaiah 52:7

Hebrews 2:9-10 - DAY#16

DAY#17 - Psalm 91:1-2

Lamentations 3:22-23 - DAY#18

DAY#19 - Psalm 61:1-4

Romans 8:26 - DAY#20

DAY#21 - 2 Corinthians 1:7-11

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You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (December 2025)

May you all have a blessed CHRISTmas!

Thank you again for joining us!

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

A Decade of Blogging - ADVENT

WELCOME to the December 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the December 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts

 
This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev from Eclectic Red Barn

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)

(All features were chosen from the November 2025 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Christmas in my "New" Bedroom by A Debbie-Dabble Christmas

Creating a Charming New Cottage:  The Kitchen by The Apple Street Cottage

Our Best Cranberry Recipes by Scratch Made Food

Chocolate Cherry no-bake Fudgey FANTASTIC by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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DAY#21 - Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar (4th of Advent)

Today is also the Fourth of Advent.  I'd like to reshare a compilation post that I created a few years ago (please click on the title to view the entire post):

The Fourth of Advent Decade Compilation

DAY#21 - Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar

Welcome to the 2025 Advent Season!!  Advent is the season that celebrates Jesus coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus who came to earth as a sacrifice so that we all might have eternal life.

In the "Strange Stuff" series we learned that our calendar has been distorted and changed (click HERE to read "13 Moonths & The Turtle Shell").  We learned that Jesus was most likely NOT born in December - however, that does not mean we should stop celebrating Jesus.  Yes, I agree that society has added evil to Christmas by focusing on santa, material things and food, but those should NEVER be our focus.  

Jesus is the ONLY reason that I celebrate Christmas.

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and since this year has been particularly difficult for my family (both my mother-in-law and my father passed away), I felt led by the Holy Spirit to focus on Scripture showing God's help through both the bad and good times. 

There are so many Bible verses (Old & New Testaments), focusing on how our God is ALWAYS there for us during the lows and highs of life.  That's why I'm calling this

"Peaks & Valleys Advent Calendar"

Jesus is always our Savior, during the peaks & valleys/highs and lows of life.

 

Today is December 21st and I am opening Box#21

(the box looks like #27 but it is actually 21)

Inside we find:

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A woman gathering fresh pine & cedar cuttings for making wreaths, garlands and table centerpieces

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 "We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it.  In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.  And He did rescue us from mortal danger, and He will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in Him, and He will continue to rescue us.  And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.”

2 Corinthians 1:7-11

Other "Peaks & Valleys" posts:

DAY#1 - Psalm 121:1-2

Isaiah 55:11-12 - DAY#2 

DAY#3 - Nehemiah 8:10

Isaiah 61:1-3 - DAY#4

DAY#5 - Job 5:11

Psalm 9:9 - DAY#6

DAY#7 - 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Proverbs 29:23 - DAY#8

DAY#9 - 1 Peter 4:11

Isaiah 57:15 - DAY#10

DAY#11 - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

1 Corinthians 1:25 - DAY#12

DAY#13 - Proverbs 18:10

Philippians 4:12-13 - DAY#14

DAY#15 - Isaiah 52:7

Hebrews 2:9-10 - DAY#16

DAY#17 - Psalm 91:1-2

Lamentations 3:22-23 - DAY#18

DAY#19 - Psalm 61:1-4

Romans 8:26 - DAY#20

DAY#21 - 2 Corinthians 1:7-11

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"Joseph's Faithful Actions"