Christmas Advent Activities 2013

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December 1stBaby its cold outside Bundle up, were goingiceskating at an outdoor rink.Hot cocoa to follow

Read Hans Brinker by Bruce Coville

Luke 2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out adecree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.


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December 2ndDear Santa, define niceIts time to write your letterto Santa. It might be wise to be extra nice today

Read The Jolly Christmas Postmanby Janet and Allen Ahlberg

Luke 2:2 -3 And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius wasgovernor of Syria. And all went to be taxed, every one into his owncity.


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December 3rdFa la la la laLets make a playlist of our favorite Christmas carolsand songs, and then sing along.

Read Little Porcupines Christmasby Joseph Slate

Luke 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city ofNazareth into Judea, unto the city of David, which is calledBethlehem.


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December 5thMake an Elf Yourself and send it to yourgrandparents and aunts and uncles. We can FaceTime them later to let them know we love them.

Read Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett

Luke 2:6 And so it was, that while they were there, the days wereaccomplished that she should be delivered.


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December 6thChristmas movie night Well order pizza, make rootbeer floats and cozy up to watch our holiday favorites.

Read The Polar Expressby Chris Van AllsburgLuke 2:7 And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped himin swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was noroom for them in the inn.


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December 7thLets bake some gingerbread boys and girls. We canhave lots of fun decorating them too

Read Gingerbread Friends by Jan BrettLuke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding inthe field, keeping watch over their flock by night.


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December 8thPlan a delicious Christmas dinner and well go shoppingfor the ingredientsto deliver to the food bank.

Read Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

by Eric Litwin

Luke 2:9 And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and theglory of the Lord shone round about them and they were sore afraid.


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December 9thAsk your teachers if there is a special service projectyou could do for them. (You could stay after school to helpwipe down desktops, make copies, straighten the booksshelves/baskets etc)

Read Follow the Starby Rachel W.N. Brown

Luke 2:10 And the angel said unto them, fear not for behold I bringyou good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.


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December 10thIt may not be snowing outside, but wellmake our own flurries.Lets make some paper snowflakes. A little birdy tells methere might be a snowball fight brewing

Read The Smallest Snowflakeby Bernadette Watts

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David aSavior, which is Christ the Lord.


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December 11thGrab your Santa hats, elf ears, and reindeer antlers,were going to the Christmas parade.

Read Olive, The Other Reindeerby Vivian Walsh and J.Otto Seibold

Luke 2:12 And this shall be sign unto you, Ye shall find the babewrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.


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December 12thExplore a Christmas tree farm. Well make our ownwreaths and some goodies for our outdoor friends.

Read Mr. Willowbys Christmas Tree

by Robert Barry

Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of theheavenly host praising God and saying.


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December 13thWell visit the gingerbread house display for someinspiration and then decorate our own houses.

Read Gingerbread Mouseby Katy Bratun

Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest and one earth peace, goodwill toward men.


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December 14thDo some chores to earn money for sibling gifts andthen well go shopping for them.

Read Bear Stays Up for Christmas

by Karma Wilson

Luke 2:15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone way fromthem into heaven, the shepherds said to one to another, Let us nowgo now even unto Beth-lehem, and see this think which is come topass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.


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December 15thAttend the Childrens ChristmasPageant andChristmas Cantata.

Read Humphreys First Christmasby Carol Heyer

Luke 2:16 And they came with haste and found Mary, and Joseph,and the babe lying in a manger.


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December 16thVisit the school angel tree, choose some angels, andlets go shopping.

Read A Ghost Tale for Christmas Timeby Mary Pope Osborne

Luke 2:17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad thesaying which was told them concerning this child.


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December 18thOh Christmas TreeWork together to create a Christmas tree collage.


Luke 2:19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in herheart.


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December 19thPrepare for Rudolphs visit and make reindeer food.


Luke 2:20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising Godfor all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto

them.


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December 20thVisit the science museum special Christmas exhibit.


Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and thegovernment shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be calledWonderful, Counselor, The might God, the everlasting Father, The

Prince of Peace.


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December 21stWell celebrate the winter solstice by taking a winterwoods walk and making a warm, hearty meal to eat bycandlelight tonight.

Read The Shortest Dayby Wendy Pfeffer

Matt 2:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and though shalt call his

name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.


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December 22ndMore Christmas Craftiness day What will you make?Ornaments, snowmen, trees, birds, garland, candycanesuse your imagination.

Read The Night Before Christmasby Clement Clarke Moore

Matt 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Beth-lehem of Judea in thedays of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to

Jerusalem,


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December 24thAttend Christmas service, read the full Christmasstory from Luke, light our luminaries, hang yourstockings, set out cookies for Santa, feed the reindeer,and nestle snug in your beds.


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Merry ChristmasMake a birthday cake andSing Happy Birthday toJesus.

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