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The 12 Months of Christmas
The 12 Months of Christmas
On the first month of Christmas, Our plan is unfurled, A candle to remind you of the Light of the World Many times you hear someone say I wish we could keep the spirit of Christmas all year long. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life we can sometimes lose that Christmas spirit as soon as the holiday is over. Our focus can drift onto lifes everyday, sometimes mundane tasks. This year, we would like to help your family focus on that Christmas Spirit in your hearts and minds all year long. Each month youll receive a token as well as a challenge to build on each month to help bring that heavenly feeling of Christmas into your home all year. This months challenge: Help focus your inner light by increasing your study of the Saviors life in the scriptures as well as in the monthly Church publications.
April- Spices
On the 4th month of Christmas Some spices we do share To represent the spices brought By the wise men to show they care! Gold, frankincense & myrrh were given to the Christ Child by the wise man. They had both practical and symbolic meaning. They were symbolic of Christs life, ministry and eventual atonement. The gold would have helped the family in their exodus to Egypt. The frankincense was often used in sacrifices and the myrrh was used as part of the body preparation for burial. This months challenge: This month, think of what gift (or act) you can offer to the Savior personally.
May- Cookies
On the 5th Month of Christmas Some cookies for remembering That sweet is the peace The gospel brings This months challenge: For Family Home Evening, look up scriptures that bring you peace and share with each other why those scriptures help you to feel peace.
Legend of the Candy Cane Look at the Candy Cane, what do you see? Stripes that are red like the blood he shed for me. White is for my Savior, who's sinless and pure! "J" is for Jesus, My Lord, that's for sure! Turn it around and a staff you will seeJesus my shepherd was born for me.
November- A Christmas Story Book, such as Twas the Night Before Christmas
On the 11th month of Christmas A book of stories for you to read, Tales of the season To help get you in the Christmas mood! This months challenge: Take time to enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. Be inspired by the love and service of our Savior through the tales of kindness of others.
December- A White Stocking with the poem on a bookmark tucked inside it.
On the 12th month of Christmas A stocking of worth With a special assignment For the Savior on His birth!