Nativity Nugget for Kids Stocking Stuffers

These are adorable!

And what toddler wouldn't want

to find them in 

their stocking on Christmas Morning?

 Here is a closer look:

They're so cute and easy to make, too.

  

All you do is print them

and then cut and tape the wrappers

around Hershey's Nuggets.

Assemble the tray.

I taped my little nuggets to the

trays so they would stay put.

And then slide the tray into a little

Pretzel Rod baggie

and attach the top.

I purchased the printable

HERE.  

And I printed it on regular

cheap white cardstock!

The Decline of CHRISTmas!

Are you old enough to remember

what CHRISTmas used to be?

Do you remember schools, towns

and businesses all focused on CHRIST?

 Do you remember seeing

a CHRISTmas Pageant

with a Manger Scene and a Mary

and Joseph and Shepherds

and Angels and all the works.

Years ago - that CHRISTmas Pageant

took place in almost every

Elementary School. 

 There were no computers, smart boards

or copy machines.....

But there was JESUS!

Now - there are computers, smart boards,

copy machines an even

central heat and air. But there are also

locks on the door..... and fear in the

hearts of the innocent children inside.

This is not progress.

This is a major decline. 

A teacher messaged me the following 

items from an old CHRISTmas folder.

Can you imagine the progress 

we could make if we could

just turn our schools back over to God?

These items came from

TEACHER'S Publications!

I think it's interesting to see what

was once not only allowed,

but WELCOME in the

public schools.

As CHRISTians, we need to fight

for our right to free speech and

speak out for Jesus!

The right to do so is in danger,

and remaining quiet is only

going to make matters worse.

This year - if you have kids in school,

consider passing out classroom treats

the represent CHRIST.

Do this again when it's time to

pass out Valentine's!

It's your right!

And it's worth fighting for!

REJOICE, IT'S CHRISTMAS

from Teacher's Tips!

Merry Christmas, Everyone

Do You Know God's Loving Son

published in Teacher's Tips 

 

 Various Christmas Poems

and Songs

published in Good Apple

(a magazine style book for Teacher's)

 God's Special Gifts of Love

published in Good Apple - for Teachers

AND - God's name was even mentioned 

in the head line.  

 And look at this cute little craft.

I can remember making things like this,

and paper chains, and snow flakes

and things for a classroom tree.

THIS is what CHRISTmas used to

be in the public schools.

THIS is what CHRISTmas should

still be in public schools.

Look for opportunities to

BRING BACK JESUS.

To schools, to government, to EVERYTHING!

 

Without HIM... WE HAVE NO HOPE!

 

A Candy Maker's Witness

 This is another version of the Candy Cane story.

It was sent to me by Debbie Thompson.

Thank you, Debbie!

 A Candy Maker's Witness

A candy maker wanted to make a candy that would be a witness, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth,
ministry, and death of Jesus Christ.

He began with a stick of pure white hard candy. White to symbolize the
Virgin birth and the sinless nature of Jesus, and hard to symbolize the
Solid Rock, the foundation of the Church, and the firmness of the promises
of God.

The candymaker made the candy in the form of a "J" to represent the precious name of Jesus, who came to earth as our Savior. It could also represent the staff of the "Good Shepherd"
with which He reaches down into the ditches of
the world to lift out the fallen lambs who,
like all sheep, have gone
astray.

Thinking that the candy was somewhat plain, the candymaker stained it with
red stripes. He used three small stripes to show the stripes of the
scourging Jesus received by which we are healed. The large red stripe was
for the blood shed by Christ on the cross so that we could have the promise
of eternal life.

Unfortunately, the candy became known as Candy Cane, a meaningless decoration seen at Christmas time.
But the meaning is still there for those who "have
eyes to see and ears to hear." I pray that this symbol will again be used to
witness To The Wonder of Jesus and His Great Love that came down at
Christmas and remains the ultimate and dominant force in the universe today.

Author Unknown

Assemble a Nativity Puzzle

Many families set out a puzzle

to be worked on during 

various family gatherings.

If this is a tradition in your 

family - think JESUS

when selecting your puzzle.

  

I found this one at 

Hobby Lobby.

It's beautiful.... and it keeps

CHRIST as it's focal point.

 

And The Winner Is.......

Kathy Pardue

Kathy - if you will respond to this 

or message me on facebook I will

get you your prize in the mail!

The Truth is in the Tinsel

One thing I love about blogging

is the comments. 

I created a facebook page for 

my blog and someone commented

sharing this:

 

 The Truth is in the Tinsel

It's an Advent Experience for Little Hands

and it has a suggested Bible Reading

and devotional and a craft for

each day during the advent season.

I personally love this one!

 Templates are included - and if you

don't have time for a craft

EVERY SINGLE DAY

there is a printable ornament book

you can get to go with this

that has simple ornaments your child

can color and cut. (super easy)

The book is an inexpensive e-book

My husband printed and bound

mine because I like to read to the

kiddos with a book in my lap,

but Mom's with tablets or iPads could

probably just read it off of that.

The book is available at

The Truth is in the Tinsel

And if you're the visual type and want

a little more hands on ideas for kids

you can follow on facebook

The Truth is in the Tinsel