Our Christmas Plan

This is our plan for the Christmas season, for Christmas day and following up through Epiphany:

Christmas

Music:            Messiah Part I, No. 13-17

Joy to the World

Art:                  The Adoration of the Shepherds, Rembrandt

The Nativity, Durer

Symbol:         Nativity

Crafts:             Make garlands for birds

Make Light of the World mural

Write thank you notes

December 25

Scripture:        Luke 2:1-7

Crafts:             Cut out shapes such as stars or candles from construction paper, two copies for each shape, and cut various holes in both copies.  Glue tissue paper over the holes on one shape, then fit the other shape on top and glue both together to make “stained glass”.  This reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the World who has now come.

December 26

Scripture:        Luke 2: 8-20

Read or sing “Good King Wenceslaus” since this is St. Stephen’s Day.

December 27

Scripture:        Luke 2:21-40

December 28

Scripture:        Matthew 2:1-18

Epiphany (January 9 this year)

Bake fancy cake with beans or large nuts inside to represent the gifts of the wise men.  (Include enough beans or nuts for each child to find one.)