Why Teach Kids the Meaning of Christmas?
From the archive. This post was first published on the original Green Eggs and Moms blog and is kept here as it was.
I always look forward to Christmas.
I attribute the anticipation to deeply rooted childhood memories.
As far as I remember, the holidays were marked with dinner feasts around family and friends, but mostly the multitude of gifts from my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and older cousins.
However, as I look back today, a crucial element seems to be missing from my Chirstmases. And that is the very reason why the season is celebrated: Jesus.
Now that I have a child of my own, I want him to have great Christmas memories, but more importantly I want him to understand its essence. Thanking God for giving us our Savior.
Books are always the first resource I turn to when I want to teach my child something of importance. Now, I’d like to share with you some of the best books I’ve come across about Jesus’ story. Hopefully you find them useful.
3 Books to help you teach kids about the nativity
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A Child’s First Story of Jesus by Lois Rock. Because of the wordings and the chapter on nativity being divided into long sections, it is suitable for older kids.
You may purchase the book from Amazon.com or local bookstores. However, if it is unavailable from stores or you are on a tight budget, don’t despair. I found 2 free online Bible books for children that are equally as great.
- Essex1.com tells the story of Jesus, conveniently cut up into shorter sections. This make it easier for you to read a chapter with your kids daily, until you complete story.
Also, the narration begins with the lineage of Jesus which is not included in the 2 other books in this post. The story is suitable for older kids as well.
- Childrenstory.info‘s story book includes an audio narration as well. If for some reason your vocal chords quit on you this Christmas, hit the play button. A nice female voice will read the story to your kids.
Compared to the other books, each section is shorter which means it is suitable for a younger audience. They will also like the illustrations that come with each chapter.
As parents, it is our duty to educate our children about the story of Jesus. With these 3 resources on hand, it will be easier for both you and I to teach kids the true meaning of Christmas. Happy reading!
What about you? What Christmas-themed books do you plan to read with your children? Let me know by leaving a comment below.
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