As Christian parents and teachers, our goal for Christmas is to keep Jesus the "Reason for the Season." The activities below help us reach our goal. Use these ideas to create Christ-centered Christmas traditions in your family and with other children. Ideas are provided to host a Happy Birthday Jesus Party as well!
Advent and Christmas Countdown Ideas
Focus on Jesus during the month of December and anticipate the arrival of baby Jesus on December 25th with the following activities.
Christmas Books & Videos
Focus on Jesus during the month of December with these delightful Christmas books and videos. View a list of over 55 Christmas children books to wrap and read one book per day as a countdown to Christmas or for Advent.
Christmas Crafts and Activities
Develop fine and gross motor skills along with the child's imagination while focusing on Jesus this season.
Christmas Songs and Bible Verses with Printables
Hide God's Word in your child's heart with Christmas songs and memory verses. Enjoy precious verse printables as well.
Christmas Kid-Friendly Recipes
Head to the kitchen for some memorable, kid-friendly cooking moments.
Happy Birthday Jesus Party
Connect the excitement a child feels for his or her birthday with a birthday party for Jesus. Cake, activity, and discussion ideas provided.
Candy Cane Poem and Activities
The Candy Cane poem and activities are a great way to share the birth of Jesus with little ones!
Choose from the Christmas-story events to discover a list of fun activities, book, songs, and other ideas children will enjoy.
Enjoy crafts, interactive story ideas, and songs to celebrate Jesus' coming birth.
Activities, Happy Birthday Jesus party ideas, songs, and crafts to tell this wonderful true story.
Shepherds stopped everything they were doing in order to worship baby Jesus. Enjoy these fun activities and songs to tell the true story.
Although Jesus was a toddler, many include the visit of the wise men part of the Christmas story. Teach the child how to follow the truth of the star.