The First Christmas

The tree is decorated, the presents are wrapped and the stockings hung up by the fire. All is ready for Christmas Day; but do you know why we celebrate Christmas? Is it all just about Santa, what presents you get and eating too much chocolate? Of course not! Today's story is about the birth of a very special baby, God's own son. He was born to save us all. He is the reason why we celebrate Christmas and why whatever else is happening in the world we have cause to celebrate.

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

Song Time

We have several songs for you today so you can jump, sing and celebrate Jesus' birthday. The 1st song is about all about presents and the very greatest present of all....

Story Time

Now its time to take a break, sit down and listen to the story.

Song Time

Here's our next song

Craft Time

Our craft today is a decoration for your Christmas tree of baby Jesus in the manger.

Materials Needed:

• 2 lolly sticks

• Brown fabric or card

• Shredded paper/straw

• small piece of cream card

• Ribbon

• Glue

• Black Marker

What to do:

1. Glue lolly sticks together

2. Cut triangle of fabric and glue to lolly sticks

3. Cut small circle from card and glue to fabric

4. Glue straw/shredded paper to back

5. Draw on facial features

6. Add ribbon

7. Hang on tree

Song Time

Our final song for today is an old favourite; Away In a Manger