Easy DIY Happy Sukkot Fall Leaf Garland (Sukkah Decoration Idea)

Here's a very simple, echo-friendly DIY project you can make to decorate for Sukkot this year! Making a fall leaf garland is a quick craft project for the Feast of Tabernacles that can be used to decorate your home, office, church, sukkah, or other temporary dwelling.

What I love about this fall leaf garland for Sukkot:

-Super simple to make!
-It's very inexpensive since you can easily gather leaves from your yard or a local park, and you can use any kind of string or twine you happen to have.
-Kids can be involved with writing letters or decorating leaves.
-It doesn't last forever. Most of us have more than enough things to store throughout the year. I'm happy for something festive that I can let go of.
-Echo friendly. This is one craft project that doesn't use plastic or things shipped from the other side of the world. When you're finished with it, release your leaves outside or toss them in the compost bin.

What you'll need:

-leaves
-string
-tape 
-marker

How to make a fall leaf garland for Sukkot:

All you need to do for this is to write letters on individual leaves, spelling out your message. Mine says Happy Sukkot! I used orange marker on yellow leaves from my backyard trees, but you can use any color of marker (black provides more contrast and can be easier to read), and of course whatever particular shades and shapes of leaves suit your fancy. 

Then tape the leaves onto the string. Be sure to give yourself extra room on the ends of the string (I used yarn) so that you can attach them to something in your sukkah, or otherwise hang up, if necessary.

And that's it! The leaves will curl up and dry after a day or two, so this garland doesn't last forever. But it's easy enough that you could remake it throughout Sukkot if you wanted and you could change up the colors and the message itself.

Another option to make your banner last longer is to dip the leaves in beeswax once you have put the letters on and proceed as directed.

Phrases to make:

Happy Sukkot

Happy Tabernacles

Sukkah Time

He's coming to dwell with us

Chag sameach

Happy 8th day

This is a low waste banner! When you're done with your garland it's easy to compost or can be burned.

More ideas for the Feast of Tabernacles:
DIY Happy Sukkot Pumpkin Candleholders
Biblically Clean Campfire Recipes for Tabernacles
Inspiration for Your Sukkah

DIY Pumpkin Candleholders for Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles Sukkah Decoration Craft)

Here's an easy craft to make to decorate for the Feast of Tabernacles or to spread Sukkot joy to a loved one...DIY pumpkin candleholders! They make for great sukkah decorations, or decor for your home, and they can also be a simple hostess gift during the fall Biblical holiday season.

They are easy to make, and kids can help to decorate them however they'd like. I wrote a simple 'Happy Sukkot' on the one in the picture, but of course you could use other Feast of Tabernacles greetings or Bible verses. You could also paint the pumpkins or decorate them with stickers if you're inclined. Here's how to make them. They really are very simple and can be done quickly!

You will need:
Mini pumpkin
Tea candle
Pen
Knife
Spoon
Marker

Break off as much of the stem as you can. This will make it easier to trace. Place a tea candle on top of the pumpkin, roughly in the middle. Trace around this with your pen (it doesn't have to be exact - but it will give you an idea of where to cut). Then carefully cut around this circle, and remove the pumpkin skin so that you're left with a small crater. Clean any seeds or debris out with the spoon. See if the tea candle fits inside. If it doesn't, use the spoon (or knife, if necessary) to scrape out more pumpkin until the cavity can hold the tea candle.

Insert the candle into the pumpkin. I take the candles out of the thin tin cups they come in and insert just the wax part into the pumpkin. That way it can simply be tossed into a fire or compost bin after being lit and used up.

Discard or compost the stem and any scrapings of pumpkin innards.

Use markers to write, "Happy Sukkot," or similar festive greetings, on the outside of the pumpkin. Other ideas you could write include:

Happy Tabernacles!
He is with us.
Welcome to our sukkah.
Sukkot: it's in tents.
I am coming to dwell among you. -Zechariah 2:10

These will keep for a few days in cooler weather. If it's warm in your area, you can also store them in the fridge before use to extend their shelf life a bit. They are a simple decoration for the Feast of Tabernacles and also make a nice gift for friends celebrating the Biblical holidays. If the cutting is done ahead of time, you can have kids add the candles and decorate the pumpkins as a craft for Bible school or as part of a Sukkot gathering activity.

I made these for Tabernacles but they can also be used to decorate for the Feast of Trumpets or Yom Kippur!

More posts like this:
Everything You Should Know about the Feast of Tabernacles
Eight Day of Activities for the Feast of Tabernacles
Sukkot Scavenger Hunt Game!

Where to Find Feast of Tabernacles Gatherings in 2024 (for believers in Messiah)

Are you looking for a Feast of Tabernacles event happening near you? I'm excited to share this year's directory for 2024 to help you find a Sukkot event in your area. It features Tabernacle events happening in every region of the United States, and also our largest ever section of international celebrations, with feast sites in the UK, Canada, Australia, Africa, India, Asia, and Europe!

If you're looking for an opportunity to celebrate this Biblical holiday with other believers hopefully you can find a site that's celebrating in your area! Tabernacles, or Sukkot, is an eight day celebration, and many of these gatherings last for the duration, but some are shorter or longer. Even if you can only make a a day or two, it can be very worthwhile to worship the Creator with others during this special time.

When is the Feast of Tabernacles in 2024?

As you'll see below, different denominations and ministries go by different calendars, but most commonly the date to celebrate Tabernacles or Sukkot this year is October 16-24, but some will observe the feast starting in mid September. I would encourage you to pray about what dates you should keep.

Please note: I am not familiar with each ministry or all the people responsible for these Tabernacle events. People celebrate the Biblical holidays in a variety of ways, so reach out and contact the organizers ahead of time if you have specific questions about what that will look like. I simply want to give people the option of connecting with others through this list.

Feast of Tabernacles 2024 Event Directory:

SoCal Shabbat Fellowship Sukkot
September 17 - 27
Valley Center, California

Safe Haven Farms Sukkot
September 18 - 27
Dinuba, California

Sukkot NC
September 18 - 27
Triangle, Virginia

EliYah Tabernacles
September 18 - 27
Steelville, Missouri

Yahweh's Restoration Ministries Feast of Tabernacles
September 19 - 26
Holts Summit, Missouri

Wisconsin Dells Tabernacles
September 19 - 26
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Feast of Tabernacles Hudson Valley
September 29 - October 7 
Poughkeepsie, New York

Lion and Lamb Tabernacles
October 1-9
Chandler, Oklahoma

Victory Feast of Tabernacles
October 1-9
Lake Palo Duro, Texas

The Gospel Worth Dying For Sukkot
October 2 - 8
Brownwood, Texas

Torah to the Tribes: Succot at Su-Coast
October 3 - 8
Cloverdale, Oregon

West Yellowstone Tabernacles
October 16
Yellowstone, Montana 

House of David Sukkot Meal
October 16
Fairland, Oklahoma

Ocean City Tabernacles
October 16
Ocean City, Maryland

Tabernacles: Lion of Judah Roar
October 16 - 23
Bradenton, Florida

Midwest Sukkot: The Rehearsal
October 16 - 24
Manson, Iowa 

Hebraic Family Fellowship
October 16 - 24
Ardmore, Oklahoma

Sukkot YES
October 16 - 24
Amery, Wisconsin

Feast of the Nations Dogwood Tabernacle Sukkot
October 16 - 24
Seymour, Missouri

The Father's Call Festival Oxnard
October 16 - 24
Oxnard, California

Living Messiah Sukkot
October 16 - 24
Hereford, Arizona

Grafted Church Sukkot
October 16 - 24
Hinton, Oklahoma

Church of God Tabernacles
October 16 - 24
Grand Junction, Colorado

Feast of Tabernacles Lancaster
October 16 - 24
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Tucson Tabernacles
October 16 - 24
Tucson, Arizona

Big Sandy Tabernacles
October 16 - 24
Big Sandy, Texas

Season of Our Joy Sukkot
October 16 - 24
Longview, Texas

Kohala Coast Tabernacles
October 16 - 24
Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

Rapid City Sukkot
October 16 - 24
Rapid City, South Dakota

COGNJ Feast of Tabernacles
October 16 - 25
Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania

Passion for Tabernacles
October 16 - 25
Roach, Missouri

New2Torah Sukkot
October 16 - 25
Huntsville, Arkansas

Texas Tabernacles: Catching Fire
October 16 - 25
Waco, Texas

Jacob's Tent Sukkot
October 16 - 25
Cleveland, Tennessee

Feast of Tabernacles Eau Claire
October 16 - 26
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Messianic Torah Observant Israel Sukkot
October 16 - 27
Cleveland, Tennessee

Beth Yeshua International Sukkot
October 17
Macon, Georgia

Messiah Sukkot West Coast
October 17 - 21
Fall Creek, Oregon

Oak Stone Feast of Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Denton, Texas

Building Families in the Messiah Sukkot
October 17 - 24
Molalla, Oregon

Feast of Tabernacles Syracuse
October 17 - 24
Syracuse, Indiana

Guardian Ministries Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Sparks, Nevada

Lake Tahoe Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Lake Tahoe, California

Rock Valley Feast of Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Murrieta, California

Discipleship Church of God Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Tooele, Utah

Common Faith Network Feast of Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Panama City Beach, Florida

Fellowship in Faith Feast of Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Fellowship in Faith Feast of Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Kentucky Lake, Kentucky

Sabbath Church of God Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Yorktown, Virginia

Guardian Ministries Feast of Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
South Lake Tahoe, California

Feast Meetup Sukkot
October 17 - 27
Duffield, Virginia

Sukkot: Season of Harvest
October 17 - 27
Sunset, South Carolina

Truth Seekers Montana Sukkot
October 17 - 27
Troy, Montana

House of Aaron Sukkot Weekend Celebration
October 18 - 20
Eskdale, Utah

Feast of Tabernacles Celebration
October 18 - 27
Livingston, Tennessee

The Harvest Sukkot
October 18 - 20
Tabernash, Colorado

Beth Ariel Sukkot
October 18
West Hills, California

Restoring His Way Feast of Sukkot
October 19 - 26
Wewoka, Oklahoma

Solel Fellowship Sukkot
October 1-9
Otisville, Michigan

Messiah's New Life Sukkot
October 19 - 26
Avilla, Indiana

For His Name Tabernacles
October 19 - 26
Sterling, Illinois

Brazos Bereans Feast of Tabernacles
October 19 - 27
Glen Rose, Texas

Stewarton Bible School Tabernacles
September 18 - 25
Ayrshire, Scotland

Calgary Tabernacles
October 16
Alberta, Canada

Kelowna Tabernacles
October 16
British Columbia, Canada

Montagnac Tabernacles
October 16
Montagnac, France

Agra India Tabernacles
October 16
Agra, India

Feast of Tabernacles Sri Lanka
October 16
Negombo, Sri Lanka

Tabernacles Tallinn
October 16
Tallinn, Estonia

Feast of Tabernacles Cortona
October 16
Cortona AR, Italy

Feast of Tabernacles Mont-Tremblant
October 16 - 24
Quebec, Canada

Festival of Tabernacles
October 16 - 24
Cumbria, England

Baguio City Tabernacles
October 16 - 24
Baguio City, Philippines

CESA Feast of Tabernacles
October 16 - 24
Queensland, Australia

Tabernacles in Ghana
October 16 - 24
Cape Coast, Ghana

Feast of Tabernacles Western Australia
October 17 - 24
Mandurah WA, Australia

Nelson Bay Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
New South Wales, Australia

Tabernacles Taupo
October 17 - 24
Taupo, New Zealand

Feast Southport
October 17 - 24
Southport, England

Titisee Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Titisee, Germany

Kenya Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Kehancha, Kenya

Naivasha Tabernacles Celebration
October 17 - 24
Naivasha, Kenya

Tabernacles Gonubie
October 17 - 24
Gonubie, East London, South Africa

COG British Isles Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
Meath, Ireland

COG UK Tabernacles
October 17 - 24
King's Lynn, Norfolk, England

Do you know of an event that I don't have listed? Let me know so it can be added!

Related posts:
Six Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for the Fall Feasts
The Feast of Tabernacles: What it Means and Why You Should Celebrate
8 Things Scripture Says About the Feast of Tabernacles

Campfire Recipes for the Feast of Tabernacles (Biblically Clean)

Looking for meal ideas for the Feast of Tabernacles? This post has lots of recipes to make for the Biblical holiday of Sukkot, and they can all be done over the campfire! Whether you're camping out for the full eight days, arranging a celebration with friends, or hanging out in your backyard, outdoor cooking captures some of the spirit of this holiday, and can make for a fun part of the celebration...as well as delicious!

While many campfire recipes are centered on pork, you won't find any pork, shellfish, or any other animals the Bible doesn't call food in these recipes. Everything shared here is Biblically clean, and the recipes include beef, chicken, and vegetarian options, as well as desserts and even how to make coffee over a campfire! While you could certainly choose to grill (or even use your stove or oven) during Tabernacles, all of these are prepared over a campfire.

Campfire recipes for Tabernacles:

Pie Iron French Toast from Homemade Heather

Campfire Coffee in a Percolator from Adventures of Mel

Campfire Pizza from Fresh Off the Grid

Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets from Spend with Pennies

Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Skillet from Fresh Off the Grid

Dutch Oven Chili and Cornbread from Fresh Off the Grid

Classic Grilled Chicago Hot Dogs from Adventures of Mel

Cherry Mountain Pie from Inspired by Charm

Grilled Sweet Potato Fajitas from Fresh Off the Grid

Hamburger and Potato Hobo Dinner from Spend with Pennies

Campfire Nachos from Fresh Off the Grid

Hamburger Pizza on a Campfire from Adventures of Mel

Dutch Oven Enchiladas from Fresh Off the Grid

Vegan S'mores (Pork Free!) from Fresh Off the Grid

More on celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles:
Biblically Clean Marshmallows
Sukkot Scavenger Hunt Game
8 Things the Bible Says about the Feast of Tabernacles

Feast of Tabernacles Gatherings in 2023 (for believers in Messiah)

Here is a list of celebrations for the Feast of Tabernacles happening this year in 2023! If you're looking for an opportunity to celebrate this Biblical holiday with other believers hopefully you can find an event near you! Sukkot is an eight day celebration, and many of these last for the duration. Even if you have to travel or can only make a a day or two I would encourage you to do what you can to worship the Creator with others during this special time.

Please note: I am not familiar with each ministry or all the people responsible for these Tabernacle events. People celebrate the Biblical holidays in a variety of ways, so reach out and contact the organizers ahead of time if you have specific questions about what that will look like. I simply want to give people the option of connecting with others through this list.

Tour the Tabernacle
September 26-October 5
Winter Springs, Florida

New2Torah Sukkot
September 27 - October 6
Huntsville, Arkansas

The People of Truth Tabernacles - Joy in the Harvest
September 28-October 1
Paden, Oklahoma

House of David Sukkot Celebration
September 29
Fairland, Oklahoma

Spokane Valley Tabernacles
September 29
Spokane Valley, Washington

House of Aaron Sukkot Weekend Celebration
September 29 - October 1
Eskdale, Utah

Sukkot YES
September 29-October 6
Amery, Wisconsin

A Multi-Congregation Feast
September 29-October 6
Cherry Creek, Colorado

Fire on the Altar Feast of Tabernacles
September 29-October 6
Bradenton, Florida

Hebraic Family Fellowship
September 29 - October 7
Ardmore, Oklahoma

Midwest Sukkot: The Rehearsal
September 29 - October 7
Manson, Iowa 

Feast of the Nations Dogwood Tabernacle Sukkot
September 29 - October 7
Seymour, Missouri

Feast of Tabernacles Timbercrest
September 29 - October 7
Walnut Creek, Ohio

Victory Feast of Tabernacles
September 29 - October 7
Lake Palo Duro, Texas

Living Church of God Feast of Tabernacles
September 29 - October 7
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

COGNJ Feast of Tabernacles
September 29 - October 7
Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania

The Father's Call Festival Oxnard
September 29 - October 7
Oxnard, California

Living Messiah Sukkot
September 29 - October 7
Hereford, Arizona

CGA Tabernacles Daytona Beach
September 29 - October 7
Daytona Beach, Florida

Lion and Lamb Tabernacles
September 29 - October 7
Chandler, Oklahoma

Messianic Torah Observant Israel Sukkot
September 29-October 8
Cleveland, Tennessee

Feast of the Nations Sukkot
September 29 - October 8
Old Town, Florida

Texas Tabernacles: Under the Big Top
September 29-October 8
Waco, Texas

Passion for Tabernacles
September 29 - October 8
Roach, Missouri

Feast Meetup Sukkot
September 29 - October 8
Duffield, Virginia

Feast of Tabernacles Eau Claire
September 29 - October 8
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Building Families in the Messiah Sukkot
September 29 - October 8
Molalla, Oregon

Yahweh's Restoration Ministries Feast of Tabernacles
September 29 - October 8
Holts Summit, Missouri

Sukkot Kingdom Rehearsal
September 29 - October 8
Sunset, South Carolina

Restoring His Way Feast of Sukkot
September 29 - October 8
Wewoka, Oklahoma

Grafted Church Sukkot
September 29 - October 8
Hinton, Oklahoma

Safe Haven Farms Sukkot
September 29 - October 9
Dinuba, California

EliYah Ministries Feast of Tabernacles
September 29 - October 9
Steelville, Missouri

Oak Stone Feast of Tabernacles
September 30 - October 7
Denton, Texas

Rock Valley Feast of Tabernacles
September 30 - October 7
Murrieta, California

Discipleship Church of God Tabernacles
September 30 - October 7
Rapid City, South Dakota

Common Faith Network Feast of Tabernacles
September 30 - October 7
Panama City Beach, Florida

The Harvest Sukkot
September 30 - October 7
Thornton, Colorado

Fellowship in Faith Feast of Tabernacles
September 30 - October 7
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Fellowship in Faith Feast of Tabernacles
September 30 - October 7
Kentucky Lake, Kentucky

Sabbath Church of God Tabernacles
September 30 - October 7
Yorktown, Virginia

Guardian Ministries Feast of Tabernacles
September 30 - October 8
South Lake Tahoe, California

Sukkot NC
September 30 - October 9
Triangle, Virginia

Assembly of Yahweh Feast of Tabernacles
October 1 - 8
Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Here I Am Sukkot
October 1 - 8
Avilla, Indiana

Brazos Bereans Feast of Tabernacles
October 1 - 8
Glen Rose, Texas

Feast of Tabernacles Celebration
October 1 - 8
Tennessee

Solel Fellowship Sukkot: Arise, Go to Zion
October 1-9
Otisville, Michigan

The Gospel Worth Dying For Sukkot
October 3-11
Brownwood, Texas

Torah to the Tribes: Succot at Su-Coast
October 4-9
Cloverdale, Oregon

Feast of Tabernacles Hudson Valley
October 5
Poughkeepsie, New York

Ohope Sukkot: Thy Kingdom Come
September 28 - October 7
Ohope Beach, New Zealand

Feast of Tabernacles Mont-Tremblant
September 29  - October 7
Quebec, Canada

St. John's Newfoundland
September 29
Conception Bay South, NL

Midland Ontario Tabernacles
September 29
Ontario, Canada

Tabernacles Abbotsford
September 29
British Columbia, Canada

Feast of Tabernacles Western Australia
September 30 - October 7
Mandurah WA, Australia

If you know of a Sukkot event that's not on the list, please feel free to share it in the comments!

Related posts:
Six Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for the Fall Feasts
The Feast of Tabernacles: What it Means and Why You Should Celebrate
8 Things Scripture Says About the Feast of Tabernacles