C – INDEX: Christmas Activities – Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ – ACTIVITIES for Come Follow Me Primary and Home (family home evening), Ages 2-12 and Teens, Christian activities, LDS

INDEX:
C H R I S T M A S

Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ
Activities to Make Learning Fun

CHRISTMAS is about BELIEVING and a child’s heart is ready to believe. There is a magic in the air this holiday season. Every child has a wish. Some receive and some do not. Some give to those who would go without and they receive a gift much greater than one they might receive. 

BELIEVING is about giving as Jesus gave. He came to earth, born of Mary in a manger, below the brightest star in the heavens. Hundreds of people waited hundreds of years for Him to come to be our Savior. Old Testament and Book of Mormon prophets told of His coming. Angels appeared telling of His birth. Shepherds followed the star and wise men brought gifts to the Christ-child. 

“We find the real joy of Christmas when we make the Savior the focus of the season.” Thomas S. Monson “The Real Joy of Christmas.” (HERE)

Here are 33 Activities to mMake CHRISTMAS fun for children and youth

TOPICS:
• Birth of Jesus Foretold (#1-8 Activities)
• Away in a Manger (#9-13 Activities)
• Gifts From Jesus (#14-21 Activities)
• Gifts We Give Jesus (#22-33 Activities)

SEE See Our “YOUTH CAN TEACH” blog post for a preview of all 33 CHRISTMAS activities (HERE).

(or click on the posters below to DOWNLOAD activities)

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• Prophets Tell of Jesus poster presentation
• “Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus” song visuals
• Samuel the Lamanite announces the Birth of Jesus ornament
• Prophecies of Jesus (Birth to Second Coming) Timeline prophesies match

Activities 1-8

Activities 1-8

Activities 1-8

Activities 1-8

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• Jesus Is the Star We’ve Waited For! star bright that special night ornament
• Angel Tells of Two Births: John and Jesus puppet show/story and match game
• I’m Thankful for Jesus’s Birth poster or coloring page

Activities 1-8

Activities 1-8

Activities 1-8

Activities 1-8

 

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• O Little Town of Bethlehem song visuals 
• I Love Baby Jesus movable-manger scene
• Jesus’s Birth Jesus Is Heavenly Father’s Son poster or coloring page

SEE SONG LYRICS & MORE …

Activities 9-14

Activities 9-14

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• “Away In a Manger” song visuals
• Jesus’ Birth Foretold Christmas Concentration
• Jesus Is Our Greatest Gift 3-D baby Jesus ornament

Activities 9-14

Activities 9-14

Activities 9-14

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• Gifts From Jesus think-and-tell
• Jesus Is My Light – Choose the Right light show
• Gifts of Resurrection & Eternal Life gift package
• Jesus Volunteered to Be Our Savior John 15:13 memorize

Activities 15-22

Activities 15-22

Activities 15-22

Activities 15-22

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• God Loves Us John 3:26 scripture poster/card set
• “He Sent His Son” song visuals
• Jesus Is Heavenly Father’s Son baby Jesus in cradle 3-D manger scene
• Jesus Is God’s Son 3-D Godhead stand-up card

Activities 15-22

Activities 15-22

Activities 15-22

Activities 15-22

. . . GIFTS WE GIVE JESUS . . .

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS light the candle cake poster & badges
• Gifts of Service family/friends/church planner
• Gifts to Jesus Christmas tree service match
• Christmas Tree sing with me (choose-a-song activity)

Activities 23-34

Share with youth a piece of HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS! cake. RECIPE (HERE).

 

Activities 23-34

Activities 23-34

Activities 23-34

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• Build a Snowman pick-a-song, birds singing commands, & awards (worship with chosen songs)
• SUPER SINGER award badges for super singers (Christmas angel, star, and heavenly singer & more)
• CHRISTMAS CAROLS Choir Practice choose the singers – participation game
• Let Your Light So Shine! brightest singer meter – use for any motivation activity at Christmas time

Activities 23-34

Activities 23-34

Activities 23-34

Activities 23-34

CLICK Title (below) or Posters that Follow:

• Show Compassion like Jesus compassion wheel
• Love Lingo Bingo service – Good Samaritan game
• Secret Service Because you’re worth it! necklace with giveaway hearts
• Just a Note to Say, “I Love You” pop-up-card

Activities 23-34

Activities 23-34

Activities 23-34

Activities 23-34

More LOVE & SERVICE Activities