Luke 2:8

And there were in the same country shepherds

abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by
night.

Put a donkey in the manger today.

Read Christmas at the Top of the World

By Tim Coffey
Let’s play some reindeer games!

We’ll watch Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer tonight.

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

Put an angel in the manger today.

Read Bear Stays Up for Christmas

By Karma Wilson

Let’s go shopping for brother/sister gifts. We can

visit Santa while we’re at the mall.
Luke 2:10
And the angle said unto them, Fear not, for behold I
bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to
all people.
Put a cow in the manger today.

Read One Winter’s Day

By M Christina Butler

We’re going to make fleece scarves!

Let’s put on our scarves and go for a walk. You can

take hot peppermint bubble baths after.
Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Savior which is Christ the Lord.

Put a star above the manger today.

Read Frosty The Snowman by Steve

Nelson and Jack Robbins

Go get your new scarves because going to

see the Christmas parade and after we’re going ice

skating!
Luke 2:12
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the
babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a
manger.
Put another shepherd in the manger today.

Read Dream Snow by Eric Carle

Let’s go to the farm and see the animals. We can

even bring some carrots and apples.
Luke 2:13
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of
the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Put another sheep in the manger today.

Read Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett

Let’s turn on some Christmas music and go

make some gingerbread men cookies.
Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good
will toward men.

Put a second wiseman in the manger today.

Read The Sweet Smells of Christmas

By Patricia M. Scarry

Let’s bundle up and take a walk at the

Christmas tree farm. When we get home we’ll
do some pinecone crafts.