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I shamelessly love Christmas, ever since as a child I participated in Christmas programs and I was enthralled with the nativity scene and the story of Jesus birth. For a few years during which our children were growing we put Christmas aside because we embraced the "Christmas is a pagan holiday" theory. But thankfully my own parents stalwartly continued to embrace Christmas and eventually I came to my senses and realized that pagan origin or not and that's debatable.... Christmas is a time when people open their heart to each other and it is an opportunity to reach out in love and not only that also a time to teach our kids the joy of giving to others. I returned to my love of Christmas and I believe that the heart of Jesus is to fellowship with and to love each other, not draw lines of separation with family because we disagree on whether something is pagan or not. So, I did a search for books that will hopefully give our kids a love for Jesus and the special time when we collectively celebrate his birth.
In Mouse’s Christmas Gift, written by Mindy Baker and illustrated by Dow Phumiruk, one tiny church mouse must find a way to bring Christmas spirit to his little town when Parson gets sick and the usual Christmas Eve service is cancelled. Mouse never gives up hope as he prepares the nativity set and lights a small candle in the window to signal the villagers. Mouse’s small act of faith sparks a chain reaction of hope and love, demonstrating that even the smallest creature can make a big difference. This adorable book, with a cover adorned with foil and glitter, captures the spirit of Christmas and the joy of doing for others during the holiday season.
That night, on Christmas Eve, a small group of villagers gathered in front of the darkened church. Mouse peered out the window and his heart began to pound. They came!



 Celebrate the holidays with Bear and his friends in this sweet picture book from bestselling author Karma Wilson!

Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!
Follow the events of Jesus’ birth as you read this lovely picture book written by Max Lucado with Randy Frazee and Karen Hill and illustrated by Fausto. The Christmas Story for Children tells readers about the birth of a special baby whose story is filled with love for us all. Young readers as well as their parents will appreciate the beautiful words and artwork that convey the message that we are loved and cherished. A holiday companion book to the award-winning and bestselling The Story for Children.

                                       Try these free Christmas Notebooking pages

Christmas Notebooking Pages from NotebookingPages.com.


I wasn't sure where to post this link here, or on a page designated for Math. But since we're posting holiday stuff I thought I'd put it here and possibly on a future math page as well.

  So if you want more practice for Multiplication, try these fun free printable worksheets. They have a secret message in them.
 Free Christmas Holiday Math worksheets

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