Shepherds Point of View


Here is another option to allow your children the THRILL OF CHRIST in Christmas!

Last year, after opening presents, we read the Christmas story in Luke 2. We listened how the shepherds were told about Jesus birth and went to find Him. Here is what to do:
Place angels in different rooms of your home like a scavenger hunt. I referred to the children as Shepherd Lydia (age 3) and Shepherd Clay (age 6) and we went on the hunt for Baby Jesus. The angels should be visible from one room to the other so they can spot them. Ours were more like a straight path with angels along the way to reinforce them. The end of the hunt lead us to our unfinished basement-damp and cold, probably like a stable. There, hanging from the ceiling, would be the final angel and under it was the Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Behind the figures, we chose to cover and reveal an additional gift for each of the children.
Give it a try and add your own touches! Have fun as you teach the true meaning of Christmas!

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Unknown said…
eeewwww, this sounds fun! I'm going to try this one. Also, we have been trying your other idea with putting straw in Jesus' manger. The kids LOVE it.
December 20, 2008 at 7:27 AM
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