The present invention is a system and method providing interactive instructional devotion for children during a religious holiday, such as Christmas. The system includes a Christmas tree with a plurality of bags positioned around the Christmas tree. Each bag contains a textual message card, an associated object, and an ornament. The textual message card provides a query or riddle and a referenced Bible passage providing an answer to the query or riddle. The object also provides a hint at the answer to the query. The ornament may be hung on the Christmas tree. A specific bag is opened each day and the query and Bible passage are discussed. The present invention may also be used for any religious holiday, such as Easter.