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Each week, we’ll bring you some fun ideas to enjoy with your family as we prepare our hearts and homes for Christmas.
At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world. This is reflected in the lights and candles that are often a part of our decorations. This week, we offer an activity with a light theme, along with a fun recipe and craft to try during this joyful season. We have gathered these ideas from across the internet. Faith Community Church is not affiliated with any of the links provided. Please note that the links contain ads and other links, that are not part of the suggested ideas below.
Send a Christmas card to a local nursing home, hospital, school, fire department or police station!
Bake some gingerbread muffins to enjoy as a family or share with a neighbor!
If you have young children or grandchildren (ages 3 to 5), try making these macaroni Christmas trees.
At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world. After Jesus was born, the Bible tells us that wise men followed a bright star. They had watched for the star for many years and were filled with joy when they saw it (Matthew 2:10). These men studied the teachings of the prophets of the Old Testament (Numbers 24:17), which told of the star that would appear when Jesus, the Messiah, was born. Stars are often placed at the top of a Christmas tree, as a reminder of the star that signaled Jesus’ birth.
This week, you’ll find a star-themed activity, recipe and craft to try during this joyful season. We have gathered these ideas from across the internet. Faith Community Church is not affiliated with any of the links provided. Please note that the links contain ads and other links, that are not part of the suggested ideas below.
On Dec. 21, bundle up and head outside for a rare opportunity to see an alignment of Saturn and Jupiter, which will appear similarly to the star that shone at Jesus’ birth. About 45 minutes after sunset, look to the southwest. It will appear brightest on Dec. 21, but should also be visible each evening that week. According to christianheadlines.com, the star will be visible anywhere on earth, so tell your friends and neighbors to look for this amazing sighting, too!
TIP: Set a reminder on your phone so you don't forget!
Gather together in the kitchen to make star-shaped bread.
Make some star Christmas ornaments from clothespins for your own tree or to give as gifts.
At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). Some of the first witnesses to his birth were shepherds. An angel of the Lord appeared to them and told the shepherds the good news of Jesus’ birth—the one who would bring peace to the world had been born (Luke 2:14). And, we continue to share the good news of Jesus! Immanuel—God with us (Matthew 1:23)! Joy to the world!
This week, you’ll find an activity, two recipes and an angel-themed craft to enjoy as you celebrate Christmas. We have gathered these ideas from across the internet. Faith Community Church is not affiliated with any of the links provided. Please note that the links contain ads and other links that are not part of the suggested ideas below.
Make some popcorn and hot chocolate and watch your favorite Christmas movie together.
Here’s one recipe for Christmas Eve and another for Christmas morning!
Make a keepsake handprint angel card for a relative or neighbor.
Source: The Soccer Mom Blog, https://thesoccermomblog.com/handprint-angel-christmas-card/
