Remember His Birth...

  

 Today is December 1st. 

This is the beginning of  probably one of the busiest months of the year.

We are preparing for a very special holiday, Christmas.

In many places, it's no longer except-able to even say the word "Christmas." It's been replaced with "holiday."

Stores, especially on the weekends, are filled to the brim. 

 Trying to get through the lines to the cash registers is sometimes maddening.

Money is getting spent like a waterfall and the thought of bills often signals alarm.

Amid all this chaos, we still love seeing gorgeous Christmas lights and decorated homes and businesses.

It's such a beautiful time of year.

It's important to remember the real reason for the season.

 Even if Christmas is not His exact birthday date, the reason for commemorating it is to remember Him and his humble birth.

 It is also to honor Him, the little Savior of the world.

The Baby Jesus, his mother, Mary, and father figure, Joseph are so important to teach to children.

The little king's birth gives hope to a broken, weary world.

He exudes love and with Him, life is worth living.

One can accompany children to people-sized manger scenes as a special activity this month.

Explain who the characters represent and how the first Christmas came to be.

 

Such a visit is one of the greatest gifts one can give to a child and it can have life-long impact.

While enjoying all the goodness and wonder of Christmas, remember the real reason for everything------the birth of Baby Jesus. 

DO YOU HAVE A MANGER SCENE IN YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT?