Our two-and-a-half year old daughter, Rachel, reading "The Story of Christmas", written by Patricia A Pingry.
Words:
Do you know why we give gifts at Christmas? We give presents because it is Jesus' birthday.
Long ago an angel told Mary she would have a baby named Jesus.
Mary and her husband, Joseph, were very happy. They had a lot to do to get ready for the baby.
But first they had to take a long trip to Bethlehem. Mary rode a donkey. Joseph walked.
When they got to Bethlehem, many people were there.
Mary and Joseph were very tired, but there was no place for them to stay.
They slept on a bed of hay in a stable with cows and donkeys. That night, Baby Jesus was born.
Angels told the shepherds "Jesus is born!" You will find him lying in a manger.
Wise men followed a star to the stable and Baby Jesus.
They brought presents because they loved Him.
We give presents on Christmas to show our love.
And we say "Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus!"
She's a genius!
amycmeloche 1 year ago