{"id":1343,"date":"2025-12-12T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:34:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:34:49","slug":"advent-activities-in-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/advent-activities-in-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Free Advent Activities in Washington, DC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advent is a time of anticipation as we remember Christ&#8217;s birth and look forward to his coming again. Part of this includes revisiting the circumstances leading to the miracle of the incarnation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you celebrate Advent this month, here are three free Christmas activities to do with your kids in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the_adoration_of_the_magi_1937.1.22-1.jpg\" alt=\"Adoration of the Magi\" class=\"wp-image-1344\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5037762237762238;width:799px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the_adoration_of_the_magi_1937.1.22-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the_adoration_of_the_magi_1937.1.22-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the_adoration_of_the_magi_1937.1.22-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the_adoration_of_the_magi_1937.1.22-1-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the_adoration_of_the_magi_1937.1.22-1-840x559.jpg 840w, https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the_adoration_of_the_magi_1937.1.22-1-410x273.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) The Christmas Story in Art- National Gallery of Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This free discussion explores how different artists portrayed Christmas across the centuries. You&#8217;ll learn about symbolism, techniques, and historical context from senior lecturer David Gariff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Takes place on Sunday afternoon at 1 pm. Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nga.gov\/calendar\/christmas-story-art\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Messiah Sing-Along- Kennedy Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join in with the heavenly hosts proclaiming God&#8217;s praise as you sing along with Handel&#8217;s Messiah. Conductor Nancia D\u2019Alimonte leads the audience, orchestra members, and a choir in an event dating back to 1971.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are free, but limited. To get yours, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennedy-center.org\/whats-on\/millennium-stage\/2025\/december\/messiah-sing-along\/\">Kennedy Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Nativities of the World- The Franciscan Monastery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/visiting-the-catacombs-of-washington-dc\/\">monastery <\/a>puts on an annual display of nativity scenes from around the world for free in its lobby. See how different cultures portray Christ&#8217;s birth, as well as the history of the monastery itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For directions and hours, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfranciscan.org\/event\/nativities-of-the-world-exhibition-sullivan-collection-2\/\">monastery&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Art, music, and manger scenes point us toward the coming Christmas season. Take your kids to see them and remember what God has done for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in more Christian recommendations for your family to visit in Washington, DC? 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