Christmas Blessings Mix #1
Put the following items into treat bags,
tied with raffia with the poem
attached describing each item.
Bugles - the trumpet that announced His birth
Pretzels - Mary’s arms wrapped around her baby
Fruits & nuts - the gifts the Wise men brought
Candy canes - shepherds’ staffs
Chocolate stars - the star of Bethlehem
Hershey kisses - the love He has for you
Raffia - the hay in the manger that ties it all together
Christmas Blessings Mix #2
- 2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks
- 2 cups small Pretzels
- 1 cup cinnamon Red Hots candy
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Peanuts
- 1 cup M&M's
- 16 Hershey's Kisses
In a large bowl, gently mix all ingredients except Hershey's Kisses.
Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup Christmas Blessings Mix in small cellophane treat bags or zipper food storage bags. Add one Hershey's Kiss to each bag. Seal bag or fold down top to seal.
Attach your choice of free printable Christmas Blessings Mix gift tags or bag toppers, or hand-write your own tags with the wording below.
Makes 16 Christmas Blessing Mix gift bags.
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.
Peanuts: Promise of a a future harvest, one we will reap only if seeds are planted and tended with diligence.
Raisins: Remind us of the rich gifts brought by the Wise Men.
M&M's: 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.
Printable PDF: Here
