| Christmas is the happiest time for children since they | | | | had to go to Bethlehem and why there was no room |
| can get some presents from Santa Claus.All of the | | | | in the 'hotels'. Share how Mary gave birth in the stable |
| children all over the world know the tradition. But how | | | | and placed the baby Jesus in a manger. |
| many children know the story of the first Christmas - | | | | 3. The Shepherds: |
| the night Jesus was born? So tell them some stories | | | | Share how the angel appeared to the shepherds in the |
| about the christmas and let them embrace the holiness | | | | field and told them about the birth of the Savior. This is |
| of this season as well. | | | | a beautiful passage to read directly from the Bible to |
| There are some stories that you can tell: | | | | your children. |
| 1. The Angels Foretell Jesus' Birth: | | | | 4. The Three Wisemen: |
| Tell about God sending the Angel Gabriel to Mary to | | | | Discuss the three Magi from the east who came |
| tell her the Holy Spirit would cover her and she would | | | | baring gifts for the baby Jesus. Depending on the age |
| bare a son and name Him Jesus. Also tell how an | | | | of your children, you can add the details of King Herod |
| angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him | | | | and his plot to kill Jesus to protect his reign as King. |
| about the expected birth of Jesus. | | | | After telling these four lessons, your children will have |
| 2. Jesus is Born: | | | | a better understanding and in-depth knowledge of the |
| This is a good place to discuss why Joseph and Mary | | | | true meaning of Christmas. |