Make hot cocoa
“The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto… Nazareth, to a virgin.” Luke 1:26-27 1
Shop for a toy to donate to a child in need
“The angel said unto her, ‘Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor with God.’” Luke 1:30 2
Watch a holiday movie
“And, behold, thou shalt...bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus.” Luke 1:31 3
Drive around and look at Christmas lights
“He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High.” Luke 1:32 4
Bake holiday cookies
“’I am the Lord’s servant’, Mary answered. ‘May it be to me as you have said.’” Luke 1:38 5
Read a Christmas story book
“And...there went out a decree...that all the world should be taxed.” Luke 2:1 6
Write a letter to santa
“And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.” Luke 2:3 7
Read ‘twas the night before christmas
“And Joseph...went up from...Nazareth...unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem ...with Mary.” Luke 2:4-5 8
Listen to Christmas music
“And while they were there...she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes.” Luke 2:6-7 9
Ride a choo– choo train
“And laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 10
Read a holidaythemed book
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.” Luke 2:8 11
Make a Christmas craft
“An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were afraid.” Luke 2:9 12
Paint a holiday picture
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” Luke 2:10 13
Make an ornament
“‘Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.’” Luke 2:11 14
Decorate the house
“‘This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’” Luke 2:12 15
Sing Christmas carols
“‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.’” Luke 2:14 16
Attend a holiday event
“So [the shepherds] hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the baby, who was lying in the manger.” Luke 2:16 17
Dine by candlelight
“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, for he is our God.” Psalm 95:6-7 18
Take a picture with santa
“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem ...there came wise men from the east.” Matthew 2:1 19
Be kind to others
“‘We have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him.’” Matthew 2:2 20
Make Christmas cards
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him.” Matthew 2:11a 21
Make a special meal
“Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.” Matthew 2:11b 22
Christmas”
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 23
Dance to the
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15
Watch “how the Grinch stole
nutcracker suite
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Merry Christmas!
“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 25