The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition handed down to us from europe, where a small sapling tree was decorated with symbols to help children remember the purpose and promises of God. This handcrafted Advent project teaches children the ancestry of Jesus starting from Jesse, who was the father of King David.

Isaiah 11:1 foretells the lineage of Jesus - "A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit."

As you and the children in your life experience your very own Jesse Tree, you will read a devotional that reflects on the symbolism of that day's ornament as part of God's perfect plan. On Christmas day, you will add the final ornament to the tree - a "Start of David" to remind children that the promises of God came to us in the birth of Jesus.

Why not start a new tradition this Christmas season by experiencing a Jesse Tree in your home? This sturdy, handcrafted tree and its ornaments can be passed down from generation to generation to celebrate the meaning of Advent and Christmas.