Just Another Day In Paradise

Merry Christmas!

 

May your Christmas season be filled with God's grace. 

Gifts for baby Jesus

Supplies needed:

Empty wooden or cardboard box

Raffia cut into small pieces

Baby Jesus

On the first Sunday of Advent we set up an empty manger. 

The idea is that when acts of service, sacrifice, or kindness are done in honor of Baby Jesus as a birthday present, the child receives a piece of straw to put into the manger. The straw may be shredded yellow construction paper, yarn, or real straw. There may be one manger for the whole family or seperate ones for each person. Then, on Christmas morning, "Baby Jesus" is placed in the manger. Encourage your children to make Jesus' bed as "comfortable" as possible through their good deeds.

Here are some suggestions for the straw:

Acts of sacrifice

Acts of love

Prayers for the poor souls

The Rosary and other prayers

Doing extra chores without being asked

Going to Mass