Advent Calender Master

1. Manger Imagine gentle hands brushing away the oats and slime and filling the manger with fresh straw and then, placing a Babe in the feeding rough. "He that cometh to me shall never hunger and He that eateth of this bread shall live forever." This Heavenly fare, offered in the manger, was capable of filling us forever and lifting us to God. How fitting that Mary should cradle her son, The Bread of Life, in a manger. -The Good Samaritan Luke 10:29-36 was kind -The Last Straw by Paula McDonald -Decorate the Christmas tree and put out manger for secret service 2. Angel Luke 2:10, Matt 24:31 The Angel reminds us of the prophecies that were fulfilled -Lazarus John 11:40-44 - raised the dead -The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell -Write letters to Santa and draw each other for stocking Secret Santas 3. Snow (snowflake and snowman) Matt 28:3, Mark 9:3, Isaiah 1:18 -The comforter John 14:26-27 promised the Holy Ghost -Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore -Build a snowman 4. Gift Matt 2:11-5:23 -The Lord's Prayer Mathew 6:9-13 gave and taught us the gift of prayer -The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry -Help at a homeless shelter or Salvation Army. 5. Bread Matt 15:36, I Corinthians 11:26, D & C 20:77 -Fishes and the Loaves Mathew 14:15-21 miracles -The Christmas Miracle by Jonathan Toomey -Make Christmas cookies and take a plate to the Bishop 6. Bell (Timbrel) Job 21:12 The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold, signifying that all are precious in His eyes and can return -Blessing the children Mark 10:13-16 - loved children -The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsberg - Sing Christmas Carols around the piano 7. Shepherd Matt 9:36-10:42, Luke 2:8, John 10,Matt 9:36-10:42, Luke 2:8, John 10 Candy cane represents the shepherd's crook. The crook on the staff helps bring

back the strayed sheep to the flock. It's the helping hand we should show at Christmas time. It's a symbol that we are our brothers' keepers. The shepherds were among the first to receive the great news. Deemed by the upper classes as men of naught, the Shepherds were nevertheless Saviors to the sheep. The Savior risked his life to save his sheep. Deep irony. -The Lost Sheep Luke 15:4-7 helped sinners -His Gift To Us -Write Christmas letters to grandparents 8. Hand Matt 4:6-27:24, Luke 9:62-23:46, 24:39 -Raising the daughter of Jairus Luke 8:41-56 was compassionate -The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson -Go ice-skating 9. Scarlet Robe Matt 27:28 Red is the first color of Christmas. Christ gave his life and shed his blood that every man might have God's gift of Eternal Life. Red is deep, intense, vivid-it is the greatest color of all. It is the symbol of the gift of God. -Suffering in the Garden Luke 22:41-45 was submissive and sacrificed for others -Sixth Word picture story -Visit Santa at the Mall 10. Candle Matt 5:14-16, Matt 25:1-13 The Candle shows man's thanks for the star of long ago. Its small light is the mirror of starlight. -Sermon on the Mount Mathew 5:2-16 Gave Counsel -Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer -Take a drive to see the Christmas Lights in pajamas 11. Dove Matt 3:16 -Was Baptized Mathew 3:13-17 obedient to God's law -Christmas Oranges by Linda Bethers -Clean out old toys and donate to Goodwill 12. Child Matt 19:14 -Christ as a youth Luke 2:42-29 taught when He was 12 years old, Luke 2:51-52 obeyed parents -Make a gift for kids teachers 13. Crown Timothy 4:8, Matt 27:29, James 1-12 We don't really know how many Wise Men came, but tradition claims 3 because

there were 3 gifts; gold, the metal of kings and symbol of celestial world because of its refined purity; frankincense, used in making incense that was burned on the temple altar as a symbol of prayers arising and connecting God and ma; and myrrh, an aromatic gum used to make incense, perfume, and ointment for embalming. Even at the Christ's child's tender age, the gifts given Him bore testimony of who He was. -Wisemen brought gifts Mathew 2:9-12 - Savior was worshipped -The Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke -Make some Christmas Candy 14.Net Matt 4:18-22,13:47-52 -Choosing His Apostles Luke 6:12-13 was prayerful -Play a game in front of the fire 15. Heart Matt 5:1-12, Matt 5:43-48 -Forgiving a sinful woman Luke 7:36-50 was forgiving -The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss -Watch The Grinch with popcorn and lemonade. 16. Donkey Matt 21: 2 5 -His birth Luke 2:1-11 fulfilled prophesy -The Small One by Charles Tazewell -Make and Deliver your Christmas phantom 17. Tree Acts 5:30 Green is the second color of Christmas. Remains green all year, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind. Green is the youthful, hopeful, abundant color of nature. All the needles point heavenward, symbolic of Man's returning to heaven. -The Sower Luke 8:5-16 taught with stories -Why Christmas Trees Are Not Perfect by Richard Schneider -Sleep under the Christmas Tree. 18. City (Bethlehem) Matt 2:1, Micah 5:2 The name Bethlehem means "House of Bread." Almost every Sunday we hear the words, "Bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it that they may eat in remembrance of the body of Thy Son." Christ, the Bread of Life was born in the House of Bread. -Mary's visitation Luke 1:26-33 Son of the Highest -Trouble at the Inn -Make wassail and cut out snowflakes

19. Star Matt 2:2, Numbers 24:17 the heavenly sign of promise long ago. The star was a sign of the fulfillment of that promise and of being a light for wise men and wise women to their promised land where they can behold for themselves the greatest star, The Son. -Shepherds visited by from the heavens Luke 2:12-16 We are to rejoice in Christ's life -Make a gingerbread house 20. Peace Isaiah 9:6, Mark 4:39, Luke 2:14, John 14:27-20:19 -Calming the sea Mark 4:35-41 had power over the elements, provides peace when you ask -Someone Missing at the Manger by Elizabeth Starr Hill -Make annual Christmas ornament 21. Saw (carpenter tools) Matt 13:55 -Healing a Nobleman's son John 4:46-53 had power to heal -A Christmas Story by Nancy W Gavin -Make some reindeer food for Christmas Eve and for Christmas Day 22. Globe and/or World John 3:16, -3 Nephi's account-atonement is for all God's children -Christ visiting Americas -Read about Jesus in the Book of Mormon and drink homemade flavored hot chocolate. 23. Shoes Matt 3:11, Mark 1:7 -Washing the feet of the Apostles John 13:3-17 was humble -Cobbler and His Guest -Wrap and take gifts around to neighbors and friends while caroling and read the love notes from stocking secret santas 24. Pickle Ornament -Read story of Christ in Luke Chapter 2 -Act out the nativity scene -Get one gift from mom and dad - p.j.'s -Candle-light dinner with Christmas music 25. Trumpet Matt 24:31 -Cleansing the temple John 2:13-17 was reverent and opposed evil - share the gospel -

-Write thank you notes and Missionary packages