During the craziness that always seems to accompany the holiday, no matter how hard we try, it is so very important to take a step back and celebrate the reason for the season. We were fortunate enough to receive this cut and assemble paper nativity scene through our church as a part of the Advent Conspiracy (
adventconspiracy.org) mission. What a wonderful way to try to teach our children the true meaning of Christmas. I was saddened when I asked Wesley if he realized it was
Jesus's birthday that we are celebrating and he looked confused. I admit fault! With the business of buying presents and playing up the naughty vs. nice expectations for Santa, we've probably missed hundreds of opportunities to share the story of
Jesus's birth and that it is because of Him that we get to enjoy all these festivities.
Here are a couple pictures of our treasured nativity scenes. The first is our homemade nativity scene which I've grown quite fond of and the second is our Willow Creek nativity scene. Whether Jesus is a square paper cut out, a carved wooden figure or more importantly in your heart....be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday this glorious week!!
