A teacher twice prevented a child from giving candy-canes out with a note attached as to the history of candy-canes during a Christmas party at SCHOOL. Of all the times to learn about the Christian history of something, I would think Christmas would be the most germane! I remember hearing about this almost 10 years ago (I live in Plano and it was ...

Because I found some additional picture books on Jesus's birth, I went ahead and separated books geared more for early childhood (babies, toddlers, and preschoolers)from those for older children and adults.   To view the previous post (which has been revised) on Jesus & the Nativity, click here.  Mary’s Baby (ages 0-3) by Jane Chapman   Using ...

Story Summary:  The Animal’s Christmas Carol (ages 4-9) was inspired by the French Christmas carol “The Friendly Beasts.”   Using comforting rhyming stanzas, animals all declare the glory of the Lord and give unique gifts to the newborn king.  For instance, the cow and her calf give up their manger bed while camels carry the gifts from the wise ...

We Three Kings (ages ALL) by Gennady Spirin   Almost two thousand years ago, three men (from different regions) set out to find the newborn king by following a sparkling star.  He is no ordinary king though—He is the King of king and Lord of lords.  His name is Jesus.  Renowned artists Gennady Spirin pays tribute in this stunning picture book to ...

Christmas in the Manger (ages 0-4) by Nola BuckThis wonderful board book introduces infants and small children to the birth of Christ.  It begins with a shining star to light the stable of man and beast.  Simple, rhyming verses about an animal or person are illustrated on the facing page.  For instance, the donkey is introduced as the creature ...

If you’re anything like me, then you’re finding yourself buzzing through your everyday with the Christmas station on. You might find yourself oddly complacent with the fact that Aaron Neville’s “Let it Snow” and anything remotely “Christmas Beach Boy” related is considered fine music “for now.” I think the holiday season is the only time [...]

I wonder if non-believers of Christ handle fragile, glass Christmas tree ornaments with the same “in heaven’s name, don’t even BREATHE…or it may break-like” care as they do their equally fragile, and (some would argue) sensitive beliefs? I betcha they break a few. I also bet…when they do, they simply thrown them ...