This year, my family is ditching the naughty elf for something that teaches about the true meaning of Christmas. "The Christmas Star From Afar" includes a beautiful hardbound book, a wooden Star, a full wooden nativity scene that matches the artwork of the book, and optional scriptures to use throughout the month. Katie and Johnny were so excited when it arrived and cannot wait to set it up the day after Thanksgiving so they can start following the star!
Each day, the Star is hidden and the children participate in a fun hide-and-seek game to locate it. Once they have found their Star they move all Three Wise Men to its location. On Christmas morning the Three Wise Men reach their final destination when the Star is found over the stable containing the newborn baby Jesus.
Matthew 2:10: When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.
Follow the Star:
- Set up your nativity Hide the Star every night.
- Each morning, when your children find the Star, move all Three Wise Men to its location.
- Read the optional scripture
- Repeat
- On Christmas Eve place your Star on the top of your nativity stable
- On Christmas morning your Three Wise Men reach the nativity scene and find their king, baby Jesus!
You can easily combine the “Star From Afar” with other traditions your family participates in. Consider placing a little surprise or sweet with your Star every day to make this fun game more like an Advent Calendar.
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