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Opening Prayer: Daddy
Lesson: Mommy
What is this? (point to your christmas tree of a picture of one) Why do we have Christmas Trees at Christmas? (enjoy their varied answers!)
The Christmas Tree is a symbol of Christmas because :
The evergreen tree means lasting light and life. The needles of the tree point upwards towards heaven. As many things die in winter but the evergreen does not, it symbolizes life in the midst of death or rebirth.
Talk about why you like to put a star or angel on the top of your tree.
Read this scripture to go with your discussion.
Luke 2:9-12 for Angel
Matthew 2:2 for Star
Here is our Christmas Tree all decorated. I love having a tree in our house and I love the lights on it. I wish that I could get a picture of it with the lights on, but it I can't get one to turn out.
Activity:Click on links for some Tree Crafts
Christmas Handprint Tree
Fun cardboard and sticker christmas tree
Closing Song: Stars were Gleaming Childrens Songbook #37
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Click on links for some yummy treats
Cheese Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree Krispy Treats
Christmas Tree Sandwiches"
This lesson idea was taken from The Family Home Evening Spot. Please go to her site to share with her your comments on how much you love her lessons. I know I love them and love that she is willing to share them with others.
2 comments:
You are so creative, I love looking at your blog. I hope you and your family are doing wonderful.
Thanks, but this idea and the last family home evening we did were taken from The Family Home Evening Spot. I love using her blog for ideas, because I get so busy that it is nice to find a lesson idea that is already appropriate for my kids ages.
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