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Have your children ever wondered what some of those words mean in the Christmas carols that we sing? When we were at church a few weeks ago, we were singing “Angels We Have Heard on High” and we got to the chorus part of “Gloria, In Excelsis Deo”. I was singing it not thinking anything […]

My kids and I are really concentrating on the true meaning of Christmas this year. Not that we don’t every year, but to tell the truth, we still watch the usual Christmas movies: Rudolph, Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Buddies, etc. Not that there’s anything wrong with those movies, I actually really like […]

I’ve been going through the 12 Symbols of Christmas booklet with my kids and thought it would be fun to have a word search to go with it. So, I’ve put together this simple word search using the words in the 12 Symbols booklet, which are talked about within the 12 Symbols of Christmas Play […]

My family and I are making a conscience effort to make this Christmas about the TRUE reason for this season – Jesus Christ! So as I was thinking of songs that we hear, I thought of “Jingle Bells”. That is a very popular song, but it doesn’t say anything about Jesus. So, I changed the […]

Need to fill in some blank spaces in your children’s ministry lineup? Then we have a Christmas activity games for you. These games will keep kids moving and keep kids focused on Christmas. This game is perfect for children of all ages even preschoolers love it—even if they don’t get all the motions correct. I […]

Well it’s time to prepare for all those holiday visitors in your children’s ministry. Besides stocking up on extra snacks and craft supplies, it’s a good idea to have a few active Christmas party games ready too. I don’t know what it is about the month of December but kids have so much energy. Fill […]

While I was growing up, every Christmas Eve, my parents would bring out the walnuts and popcorn jar. At that time, I didn’t quite understand the meaning behind this activity, but now I completely get it. I appreciate my parents for showing us the true meaning of this time of year, but I think it […]

Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year. We get all caught up in the hustle and bustle of this time of year. What we seem to forget is the reason why we celebrate. We celebrate because Jesus was born. Our Lord and Savior was born. He came to this earth, as a child, […]

My kids and I like to play card games at home for fun. It’s always a good time playing Go Fish, Old Maid, and War with my two boys. As we were playing together today, we were talking about Christmas. I just love Christmas and everything about this time of year. I thought it would […]

I wanted to make my “12 Symbols of Christmas” book, into a play. So here it is. The scene is as follows: A mom is decorating her home with her children. As they add different items to their home, they discuss the meaning behind each item and how they all lead to Jesus. >> Click […]

By this point in the season, the decorations are probably hung and the excitement is building. We find ourselves in the second week of Advent, continuing to celebrate and planning and preparing for upcoming celebration. This week, the wreath candle is the candle of preparation (or peace), or the Bethlehem candle. In honor of this, […]

The department stores have been displaying Christmas goodies since the day after Halloween, but at last the church calendar has officially caught up, and the season of Advent is upon us. Whether you eagerly anticipate opening illustrated doors to find chocolate, attend weekly church services, or are looking for new ways to celebrate, it is […]

I have had to make a very difficult decision this season. I have decided not to have a Christmas Program for our children this year. I can’t tell you how difficult of a choice that it was for me to make. I even had a new play written and ready to go. I was so […]