During Christmas time it is very easy to forget and overlook the real reason why we celebrate the holiday. We need to bring this into our children lives with the understanding that Jesus is the reason for Christmas. We all need to remember that Christmas is not all about Santa and gifts. I did this craft as a child and brought this into my own home, now it is time to bring into yours.
You're going to need:
Yellow, green and red
construction paper
Glue or tape
Make an 8 inch star from yellow construction paper. With the green and red construction make paper chain of 24 links. You attach the chain to the star. Write the following prayer on the star;
"Thank you, dear Jesus,
for coming down from heaven to save us.
Thank you for Christmas time.
Help us to get ready for your coming this year.
Amen"
OR
" Let us all with gladsome voice
You're going to need:Yellow, green and red
construction paper
Glue or tape
Make an 8 inch star from yellow construction paper. With the green and red construction make paper chain of 24 links. You attach the chain to the star. Write the following prayer on the star;
"Thank you, dear Jesus,
for coming down from heaven to save us.
Thank you for Christmas time.
Help us to get ready for your coming this year.
OR
praise the God of heaven,
Who, to bid our hearts rejoice,
His own son Hath given.
Amen"
Each Night have you're child take off a link and say the prayer. With the last link it will be Christmas eve. This is perfect way to get your children to say their prayers while having fun counting down the days to Christmas
You can find these two crafts and others in my eBook "Having a Very Merry Christmas on a Budget" available on Kindle and Kindle apps. You can find the link to the book in the advertisement on the right of this blog. ~ Thanks
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