{"id":36691,"date":"2023-11-28T22:38:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T03:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/blog\/15-creative-decor-ideas-for-your-next-jingle-jam\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T14:16:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:16:30","slug":"15-creative-decor-ideas-for-your-next-jingle-jam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/blog\/15-creative-decor-ideas-for-your-next-jingle-jam\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Creative Decor Ideas for Your Next Jingle Jam"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s almost December, and for many of you, that means it\u2019s time to <\/span>Jingle Jam<\/span><\/a>! We decided to ask one of our favorite kids ministry leaders, Emily Williamson, to share exactly how she prepares for a Christmas party big enough for every family at The Church at Tuscaloosa.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How is Jingle Jam making a difference in your ministry?<\/b><\/p>\n

We truly believe that what happens at home is more important than what happens at church. Family Experiences, like <\/span>Jingle Jam<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Easter Jam<\/span><\/a>, help families create core memories together while equipping parents to help their kids develop an everyday faith that lasts. We had over 300 people come to Jingle Jam last year and experience Christmas in a whole new way. We sang songs, played crazy games, laughed until our sides hurt, and heard the Christmas story told in a way that engaged every age. One family\u2019s first interaction with us was at <\/span>Jingle Jam<\/span><\/a>. They felt so loved and wanted to be a part of what we were doing that it led them to walk in the doors the very next Sunday. A year later, they are still here, and the second grader does everything she can to ensure they don\u2019t miss a Sunday. It\u2019s remarkable to see so many kids whose faith and desire to follow God affect the actions and faith of their families at home. And that\u2019s just one story.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why is d\u00e9cor an important part of the Jingle Jam experience? How many people does it take it decorate your space?<\/b><\/p>\n

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The d\u00e9cor for <\/span>Jingle Jam<\/span><\/a> is a way to enhance the experience. It\u2019s the difference between someone handing you a gift that has not been wrapped versus someone handing you a gift that has been wrapped and has a bow on it. It\u2019s the wow factor. There\u2019s a level of excellence and care that is felt and seen when there is d\u00e9cor. The d\u00e9cor is also a way to transport people to a fun, new world. Since Jingle Jam kicks off the Christmas season at our church, it begins the Christmas transformation of the building.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are about 5 of us, including me, who help decorate, and three of them are middle school girls. They love it! They are hard workers and truly love being a part of something big. Sometimes, we\u2019re all 5 decorating and other times, it\u2019s just two of us, but we make it work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is one piece of advice you would give to someone who has never decorated for a Jingle Jam before and feels overwhelmed?<\/b><\/p>\n

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A little can go a long way. Don\u2019t stress over what other people are doing. Their space is different than yours, their team is different than yours, and most likely, their budget is different than yours. You can do a lot with paper and push pins, trust me. And don\u2019t do this alone! I know you hear that all the time. This is my 6<\/span>th<\/span> Jingle Jam to be a part of as a full-time staff member. This is only my 2<\/span>nd<\/span> time not completely decorating alone. I tried for FAR too many years doing it alone. It\u2019s overwhelming and drains all the excitement out of it. It usually lands me in the fetal position and in tears. It\u2019s been a game-changer to have help! I only had one other person helping me last year, but this year, it\u2019s grown by 3. So it\u2019s still not a big team of people, but remember, a little can go a long way!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are some fun, practical decorating ideas to make your <\/span>Jingle Jam<\/span><\/a> the best one yet!<\/span><\/p>\n

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