Celebrating the Joy of Christmas
Christmas offers a beautiful opportunity to share the timeless story of Jesus Christ’s birth with your children. At City Impact Church Childcare and Preschool, we value nurturing faith from an early age, helping children connect with the true meaning of Christmas through memorable and meaningful experiences. Here are some Christmas-themed ideas to help you celebrate this wonderful season with your little ones:
Nativity-Themed Advent Calendar
Transform the traditional Advent countdown into a journey through the Christmas story. Fill each day with small tokens representing key moments in Jesus’ birth—stars, angels, shepherds, and wise men. Each morning, gather as a family to uncover a new part of the story, sharing a Scripture or short devotional to build anticipation for the day we celebrate Jesus’ arrival.
Christmas Activities
Engage your children in activities that make the nativity story memorable and meaningful. Why not set up a Nativity Scene Playset? Use toy figures or create your own characters. Let your little ones act out the story of Jesus’ birth, from the angel’s visit to Mary, to the journey to Bethlehem, and the arrival of the shepherds and wise men. As they play, guide them through the significance of each moment. Another fun idea is to make Nativity Story Puppets. Create simple hand puppets of key figures like Mary, Joseph, the angel, and baby Jesus. Use these puppets to perform a mini-Christmas play, retelling the story in a way that captures your children’s imagination. For a quieter activity, try a Starry Night Art Project. Provide black or dark blue paper, glow-in-the-dark stickers, and star-shaped stamps to create a scene of the night sky over Bethlehem. As they craft, talk about the star that guided the wise men and how it symbolized the arrival of a Saviour.
Each of these activities offers a chance to reflect on the beauty and wonder of the Christmas story, helping your children see the love and hope that Jesus’ birth brings to the world.
Storytime Around the Tree
Why not gather your family for a cozy Storytime session? Choose age-appropriate Bible storybooks that recount the birth of Jesus. You could also explore our specially curated Christmas Family Devotional, designed to guide your family through key moments of the nativity story with Scripture, engaging activities and thoughtful discussions. As we remember the birth of our Saviour, may this devotional inspire you to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Joyful Christmas Carols
Music is a beautiful way to celebrate the season and share the joy of Christmas with your family! Singing classic carols together, such as Silent Night, Away in a Manger, and O Holy Night, creates special moments that bring the Christmas story to life. Take time to explain the meaning behind the lyrics, helping your children connect with the wonder of Jesus’ birth in a joyful and meaningful way. We also warmly invite you to join us for our Carol Services at City Impact Church! Enjoy uplifting Christmas worship, joyful carols, plenty of fun, and an inspiring message of HOPE for all.
As you celebrate Christmas, let every tradition point your family toward the joy and hope found in Jesus. Whether it’s attending our Christmas services, reading the nativity story, or sharing a special meal together, let each moment remind you of the greatest gift ever given—God’s Son.
From all of us at City Impact Church, we pray that this Christmas season brings your family closer to Jesus and fills your hearts with His peace and joy. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!