THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Getting ready for ChristmasAnd leaving Christ out
Is not what Christmas
is all about!
So let us be like the HAY
That Baby Jesus lay on
And make a difference
In the life of someone.
And as the ANIMALS shared their stable
With the holy family in need
Let's make enough room for the Babe
Open our hearts for Him to lead.
When the STAR of Bethlehem
Led the way to Christ
Can't we do the same
Leading others to this Star so bright?
With PRAYERFUL ARMS
Let us join hands, everyone
And thank God for
The Greatest Gift of His Son!
With RED AND GREEN,
The Christmas colors we so love,
We remember Christ's blood and the eternal hope
He gave when He rose to Heaven above!
Christmas Blessings Mix #2
2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks
2 cups small pretzels
1 cup cinnamon imperials candy ("red hots")
1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins
1 cup peanuts or sunflower seeds
1 cup M&Ms brand chocolate candy
16 Hershey's-brand chocolate kisses
printable gift tags
===========Bugles: Bring us the joyful message of the Heavenly Host, announcing peace on earth, good will to men.
Pretzels: Symbol of a mother's loving arms; as Mary wrapped her Son in swaddling clothes and laid him in the manger.
Red Hots: Red berries that decorate the holly plant, a reminder of eternal life and Christ's redemption.
Nuts or seeds: Promise of a a future harvest, one we will reap only if seeds are planted and tended with diligence.
Dried fruits: Remind us of the rich gifts brought by the Wise Men.
M&Ms: Memories of those who came before us to guide us to a blessed future.
Hershey's Kiss: The love of family and friends that sweetens our lives.
Here is what each item represents:
HUGS (LUKE 2:7) Mary embraced Jesus and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes.
MINI MARSHMALLOWS (LUKE 2:7) Jesus was laid in a manger and had no pillow for His head.
ALMONDS & DATES (LUKE 2:4-5) Almonds & dates are native to Israel – food for weary Mary & Joseph as they traveled to Bethlehem. 
PRETZELS (LUKE 2:9-14) Angel wings – Angels declare the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.
POPCORN (LUKE 2:15) The shepherds traveled to Bethlehem; corn is food for sheep.
3 MUSKETEERS (MATT. 2:2) Wise men from the East (traditionally 3) came to worship Jesus.
STARS (MATT. 2: 2) Wise men followed the star to find Jesus and worship Him.
GOLD CHOCOLATES (MATT 2:11) The Wise Men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
