December 2025 | Calendars

At a time when we are to be thankful, I'm finding myself feeling like the work I do is thankless. And I wonder if you feel the same. I imagine you do. It is rare to have the littles you lead and love thank you for the tireless work you do, especially this time of year. Maybe in Christmas wishes, Valentine cards, and end-of-year appreciation gifts, but at Thanksgiving? Nah, they are frustrated, just like you. They need a break, just like you. They find it hard to feel motivated, just like you. So take a deep breath with me, Leaders. Let's press on together. When it is time to rest, make sure you rest. That way when your energy is needed, you have it.

May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. Galatians 6:9 (VOICE)

Resources to Support You in Your December Journey:


December 2025 Ideas for EVERY Day

Add "Would you rather..." questions into your daily holiday festivities this December to welcome even more JOY. Or get it (for free!) at our TPT store.

Also, consider sampling our JOY for Today posts, where we celebrate selected days throughout the year by offering facts, connections, scripture, quotes, and activity suggestions. Check out these posts for upcoming November holidays:

December 2025 Growth for Today Calendar

This year, we're committed to grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus by learning more about Him. To achieve that end, we're studying the gospels and would love it if you'd join us! We suggest daily activities and post our Wolfe Notes in the "Faith Food" tab as we finish them. Our notes offer a glimpse at our understanding of the text, which we know is fallible and incomplete. We encourage you to undertake the activities on your own so you can enrich your own understanding of the text.

Please note: we are no longer following the pace set in these calendars. To update you on our progress, we're currently in Luke 2.


View previous Growth for Today calendars at our JOY for Today page.

BLANK 2025 Calendars

Both our Idea for Every Day and Growth for Today calendars include a blank calendar for your convenience. Use it to pace your own activities for the month or for personal use. Here are the featured quotes:

St. Nicholas stands near a snow covered tree. Text overlay encourages charitable acts.

Mary kneels near Jesus' manger. Quotes John 1:14


Keep going and know you're not alone. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. He will give you peace.

With you,

Red bowl with gray steam rising from top, Wolfe Stew written on front of bowl.


Sample these related posts:

December 2020 | Calendars
Find a bulleted list of daily celebration ideas for December holidays. Asterisks mark no-prep activities.

Holiday Spirit | Learning Lab
Classroom activities to prepare for Christmas. Download included.

International Day of Peace | JOY for Today
Remind yourself to keep your mind on the One who matters; He will help you find peace. Includes facts, scripture, quotes, and activity suggestions.

Are you a Herod or a Herald? | Faith Food
Consider your motivations this Christmas season by reflecting with us on the actions of well-known Christmas characters.

Pine Tree | ABC Nature Walk
Stroll with the Mr. near a tree we commonly associate with Christmas.

Are you interested in browsing archived calendars? If so, find them all on our JOY for Today page. 

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