Advent Activities: A Bed For Baby Jesus (Day 17)

 

Today’s activity is focused on welcoming Jesus into our homes, and hearts, at Christmas time.birth-baby-jesus-180

You will need:

  • A box, shoebox or dolls cradle
  • A blanket
  • A dolls pillow (optional)
  • A baby doll

What to do:

Talk to your children about how the Holy Family could not find anywhere to rest when they arrived in Bethlehem because all of the inns were full. In simple terms explain to them that at Christmas time we want to celebrate Jesus’ birthday and to make him feel welcome in our homes. Using your box, make a bed for Jesus. Encourage your children to welcome Jesus, through the representation of the baby doll, and tuck him in safe and sound in the special bed they have made for him.

Originally posted 2013-12-16 03:09:03.

Share your thoughts below!