Today I thought I'd tie in two nativity characters discussed in
A Christ-Centered Christmas, the shepherd and the sheep. After the shepherds heard the news of Jesus' birth, they told others and spread the glorious news. This can be likened to us sharing our testimonies with others. One fun activity we like to do is make
Candy Cane Cookies.
They may not be perfect and they may not look like Martha Stewart made them, but we always have fun as a family and they taste delicious.
The figure of the sheep in the nativity represents a true follower of Christ. Prior to reading this book, I hadn't ever really thought much about Simeon or Anna in relation to the Christmas story. However, I discovered a couple things that incorporate them in with the traditional nativity. One is an
advent calendar from Chocolate on my Cranium. I also found a
beautiful video clip of Simeon and the Christ Child in the temple.
Younger children may not understand the significance of the tender mercies for Simeon and Anna in finally seeing the Christ Child after sharing their testimonies of his divinity. For them, you could do a fun craft that was part of our 12 Days of Christmas last year.
We started with a simple cloud shaped outline on a piece of paper, then glued cotton balls over the shape, even adding a second layer, if desired. Add small strips of paper for legs and small beads for the eyes.
I encourage you to spend a few minutes pondering the meaning of the shepherd and the sheep this year. Maybe you'd like to incorporate these activities in your celebrations.
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