Holiday Homemaking 2026 | Week 2: Brittany Shepard, Kathlena Rule, Carrie Sullivan, Jayms Yon

Allison Weeks

6 hours ago

2 min read

Merry Christmas, homemaker! This week, four homemakers invite us into their holiday traditions, from treasured ornaments and breakfast casserole to a Christmas light scavenger hunt and a summertime celebration in South Africa.

Brittany Shepard shares how she and her best friend make Christmas special for one another as single homemakers who have both lost their mamas. Kathlena Rule tells us about a simple family Advent activity calendar, and Carrie Sullivan reminds us to ask our families which traditions matter most to them. Jayms Yon shares what she’s learning about celebrating Christmas far from her childhood home.

You’ll also hear a Christmas poem by Phillips Brooks and the conclusion of L. M. Montgomery’s Christmas at Red Butte. I hope you’ll come away inspired—not overwhelmed—and ready to make room for Christ at the center of your celebrations.

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Resources mentioned

Free Simple Advent Guide — Daily readings and songs for the four themes of Advent.
Let Every Heart: An Advent Daily Guide — The expanded guide, with reflection and Bible study questions, available digitally in The Art of Home shop and in paperback on Amazon.
Thanksgiving backwards-planning resource — A free download with updated 2026 calendars, available under the free resources menu on The Art of Home website.
Sugar and Spice Mom Life podcast — Allison’s conversation with Hannah Stewart about Christmas homemaking.