Christmas Resource Sheet
Resource Type | Title/Author | Comments | Recommend? | Rating |
Book/Collection | Christmas For 10; Falwell, Cathryn | Wonderful counting book that follows a family's Christmas traditions; puts the emphasis on giving and celebrating | Y | 5 |
Book/Collection | The Legend of the Candy Cane; Walburg, Lori | Story of the first candy cane and the symbolism of its various parts | Y | 5 |
Book/Collection | Mommy was Santa Claus Born on Christmas, too?; Knoll, Barbara | Absolutely fabulous book to help Christian parents explain how Santa became part of celebrating Christ's birth. | Y | 5 |
Book/Collection | Saint Nicholas; Tompert, Ann | Mediocre book, beware of a scary illustration | N/Y | 3 |
Book/Collection | Baby's First Nativity: The First Bible Collection; Singer, Muff | Perfect for younger preschoolers; board book with a handle and latch | Y | 5 |
Toy | Plastic Nativity Set | Originally, I found ours at Zany Brainy, but the website doesn't list it currently. | Y | 5 |
Field Trip/Activity | La Posada/Las Posadas; Some communities have formal celebrations or it could be done as a family | Traditional holiday re-enactment of Mary & Joseph's trip to Bethlehem | Y | 5 |