This advent chain is some thing we do every year at Christmas. My kids love ripping a link off everyday until Christmas comes.
This year I added a great poem that reminds us the true reason for Christmas.
We used: Construction paper, scissors, pen and a stapler.
I cut out a star for the top and 24 paper strips. Colton made a 24 link chain.Here is the poem I placed on the star:
A star shone down so all would know
That in a manger, on that night.
A savior was born, our guiding light!
Now Christmas time is almost here
A very special time of year.
When everyone anticipates
That night we can celebrate!
As you remove a link each night
Remember the star that shone so bright
And told the world of Jesus' birth
The Son of God, here on earth!
Now hang it up and starting Dec 1 remove a link a day.
2 comments:
I love that idea! I also love the poem and how it keeps the focus on the birth of Christ, not Santa! Thanks for sharing.
So cute! I might make one of those this year, not that Dawson will know what it's for, but I'm sure he'll like looking at it and helping me tear a piece off everyday. :-D I love the poem, too!
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