The Jesse Tree is a big deal in our family! We love this devotion so much! It truly gets our hearts ready for Christmas every year. The Jesse Tee is a 25-day devotion that starts on December 1. It helps us prepare for Christmas by giving readings that start with the Old Testament and finish with the coming of Jesus. It starts with Jesse, who was the father of King David, an ancestor of Jesus. The Jesse tree is essentially Jesus’ family tree. There are lots of different ways to do this devotion, so I’ll give a few different ideas below with all different price points, including a free one! I hope you enjoy this devotion as much as we do in our family. We do this devotion at our dinner table, which is the perfect time for us to reflect and talk about the readings.
Wooden Magnetic Jesse Tree – We have this and my little kids love! Also the interactive children’s book uses the beloved tradition of the Jesse Tree to bring the story of salvation alive. Unfold a flap each day in Advent to discover the key figures and events in the Bible, all leading to the greatest gift of all: the birth of Jesus Christ! Click HERE to get the link to this Jesse Tree, plus a 10% your entire order with the code ACATHOLICMOMSLIFE.
Quick and Easy Jesse Tree – We also have this full Jesse Tree Kit! It is so easy! You have everything you need included (except the tree, so we just got this little cheap one from Walmart and it has been great!) It comes with the ornaments already done and a book to follow along with every night. We also have this Jesse Tree: Advent Devotion book that is the Catholic version of the Jesse Tree that we love!
Scratch off Jesse Tree Poster – This is a great way to count down to Christmas! Just scratch off everyday! Click HERE to check it out plus 10% off with code CATHOLICMOM10
Heirloom Jesse Tree – This beautiful Jesse Tree will stay in the family for a long time! Even pass it down to your grandkids! Click HERE to get a 10% off with the code CATHOLICMOM10
Jesse Tree Stickers and Poster – We have used this too! These are great if you want to see if the Jesse tree is for you before investing in a whole kit. Not only do you get the Jesse tree, but they also have stickers for the advent wreath so every week you can place a new sticker on the wreath at the bottom of the page. If you want to check this out, HERE is the link.
Get creative and make your own! If you want to try this I have free printable which includes all the Bible verses and prayers for each day, and if you want to make it extra fun for the kids, you can even create a new little Jesse Tree ornament each day. Such a meaningful way to bring faith, creativity, and family together! Click HERE to get your free printable!
- 48 Jesse Tree Stickers (includes stickers for the O Antiphons!)
- 48 Wooden Coins (pre-drilled for easy hanging!)
- History of Salvation Companion Activity Book (64 big pages of Jesse Tree related activities for children 5-12!)
I hope this was helpful! If you know of any others, let me know and I will add them too! Below is a YouTube video I did years ago that might be helpful.
