Christmas is Jesus’ Birthday!

Activity (Optional)

As a family, bake a cake or some cupcakes and decorate them with stars or hearts. Alternatively, you could draw a cake on some paper and decorate it with stars or hearts.

Devotional

I wonder if you enjoy going to birthday parties? There’s usually lots of joy and happiness, special food, and presents! People who love the birthday boy or girl come together to celebrate them.

Did you know that Christmas Day is Jesus’ birthday? And the whole world can join the birthday party, because he came to save all of us. Everybody on the planet can celebrate Jesus and the joy, peace, and love that he brought with him. As we sing Christmas carols, eat special food, laugh, and give gifts, let’s remember that Jesus is the reason for it all. Jesus came to Earth for us, and that’s the greatest gift of all!

Share

• What kind of gift do you think Jesus might like to receive from us?
• As a family, what can you do to celebrate Jesus on Christmas Day?

Pray

Dear Jesus, we are so glad that we get to celebrate your birthday at Christmas time. Thank you for bringing hope to Earth. Help us to tell others about you this Christmas so that they can find out how great you are and join the celebration. Amen.