Children's Advent HouseSample

Day 12: Read Matthew 1:20-21

What did the angel tell Joseph to name the baby? Jesus! The name Jesus means “Savior.” It was given to our Lord because “He saves His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). What a beautiful name, one that will stir love in your heart and praise on your lips!

Activity: Make a Jesus decoration for your tree! Make this as simple or complex as you would like! Here are a couple of ideas: Grab an unembellished bulb from your Christmas tree and some permanent markers. Let your child write Jesus’ name on the bulb and decorate the bulb as they would like. Alternately, cut a circle out of construction paper, glue Popsicle sticks in the shape of an “x” to make a manger for baby Jesus. In the upper portion of the “x,” glue some dried grass cut from outdoors. Make a baby Jesus by cutting off about 1” from the end of a third Popsicle stick, drawing a face on the upper portion and wrapping the lower portion in fabric or a Kleenex for a blanket. Glue baby Jesus in the manger and add yarn or string to the top as a hanger before placing on your tree.