Creating Christmas Memories

Within the holiday season there are numerous opportunities to create meaningful spiritual memories that last a lifetime. This lavishly illustrated gift book devotes 15 chapters to great memory-making ideas. The book begins with a discussion of the Nativity scene, and suggests investing in a set sturdy enough for children to touch and rearrange, so that they can tactilely experience and re-create the magical story of Christ's birth. Other chapters discuss traditions for trimming the tree, hanging wreaths, and making and ringing bells. Every chapter includes a discussion of how Christmas symbols and traditions came about, as well as specific suggestions for fun family activities. This is a strongly Christian book, with many biblical references--ideal for families who want to emphasize the religious origins of the holiday.