View Full Version : Anyone do "What God Wants For Christmas" with their DC?
WatchingThemGrow
12-19-2008, 11:05 AM
A friend said they're doing it and really enjoying it. I thought it sounds neat, so maybe we'll do it next year. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/What-God-Wants-for-Christmas/FamilyLife-Publishing/e/9781572299313/?itm=1
crayonblue
12-19-2008, 11:09 AM
We have that. It's cute! Get it on super clearance after Christmas for next year!
WatchingThemGrow
12-19-2008, 02:13 PM
We have that. It's cute! Get it on super clearance after Christmas for next year!
Where did you find it on clearance? I may try to pick one up.
crayonblue
12-19-2008, 02:54 PM
Family Christian bookstores.
WatchingThemGrow
12-19-2008, 04:55 PM
Great! I'll put it on my list of places to stop by when we're back in town. I just thought it sounded like a neat activity since we're looking for things that really mean something. Would it be too much to do with an advent calendar where you write out your own activities?
Percycat
12-19-2008, 06:04 PM
We "What God Wants for Christmas" every year. My DS turned 6 yesterday and DD is 3. The kit comes with 7 boxes. We do it on Sunday nights during advent. I read the story for two of the boxes and each child opens one box each Sunday. They open the last box together on the last Sunday in advent. I am surprised how much my children enjoy it and how much they are learning. My daughter knows that the last box is a mirror and she will get to open just before Christmas and is excited. (????). I expect next year, we will look up some of the scripture and read it too.
The same people who made "WGWFC" made Resurrection Eggs. We like these too. Periodically during lent, we hide the eggs and the kids find them. We go through the easter story as each egg is opened. I usually host the family brunch on Easter. I hide the eggs out on the front lawn (the easter bunny hides in the back yard). Every family member is asked to find one egg. Then we go through the story again and my children are explain the significance of each item. It makes me cry every year to hear such sweet children explain the gift of Easter.
I tell you about the R.E. because a lot of times you can buy the christmas and easter sets together at a discounted rate.
WatchingThemGrow
12-19-2008, 07:07 PM
I tell you about the R.E. because a lot of times you can buy the christmas and easter sets together at a discounted rate.
It all sounds great, and you know I love a deal! I'll watch for them both!
snowbunnies300
12-20-2008, 11:43 AM
Since Easter was mentioned...
Resurrection Buns/Empty Tomb Biscuits
Each child takes a Grand (or other large) canned biscuit. They flatten the biscuit out until it's about 5 inches across. They spread melted butter, sugar and cinnamon on it. Explain that the spices represent the spices used to anoint Jesus' body before His burial.
Then each child gets one large marshmallow. The marshmallow represents Jesus. It is white because it stands for His purity and His sinless life. They place the marshmallow in the center of the biscuit, then fold the sides around it forming a 'tomb'. (help the younger children pinch the sides of their tombs closed and then place them crease side down on a baking sheet so they will not open while cooking). Put more butter, cinnamon and sugar on the outside. Talk about the sweet taste of the spices and how Jesus gave us the sweetest gift we will ever receive.
At this point you can go ahead and bake the buns. They need to bake following the directions on the biscuit package. Then they need a little cooling time because the marshmallow will be very hot.
When the children bite into their buns they will be surprised to find the center empty. The marshmallow has melted. As each child discovers the empty tomb, repeat : He is not here for He is risen.
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