Christ-Centered Christmas Countdown Ideas

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Not only does the Christmas season seem to be getting earlier each year, but it tends to get busier and busier! How wonderful it is to slow down, and share with your children what Christmas is all about. Here are some ideas to countdown to Christmas and to keep Christ at the center!

Nativity Themed Unit Studies

Peaceful  Press Christmas Unit Study
Here is a beautiful study by The Peaceful Press. While I haven't done this particular unit study, everything we've studied through them has been amazing! Everything is centered around learning the true meaning of Christmas.

If you don't want to buy a unit study already prepared, follow me on Pinterest to find ideas of creating your own. I love taking well loved books, and creating activities around them. There are so many nativity crafts on Pinterest, and you can use this link from Christian Preschool Printables to find handwriting practice, crafts and more!

Wrapped Books counting down until Christmas

Over the years, we've been collecting Christmas books that are put away until the first day of December. Then, each day, my son opens up a wrapped book under the tree in his bedroom. Most of the books are about Christ's birth, or about why we celebrate Christmas. You could do 24 books as a countdown, or just do the last 12 days leading up to Christmas.  No need to buy all the books either! I have borrowed some from the library and wrapped them before. My son didn't mind that they needed to be returned. I love reading Christmas stories together as a family. I am looking forward to Baby Girl enjoying the tradition this year!











Shepherd on the Search

This cute little Shepherd is the Christian alternative to the Elf on the Shelf. I honestly hate the idea of an elf reporting bad behavior of children and reporting to Santa. As my best friend pointed out, it takes away the ideas of grace, mercy, and generosity. Whatever your stance on Santa Claus, this little shepherd still includes the fun of finding him each morning, but teaches children that Jesus is the reason we celebrate.

I will add that I did not like the book that came with the set. I didn't feel like it was entirely Biblical. We just don't read the book and enjoy all the fun things this little shepherd brings. You can find all kinds of ideas for him too, on Pinterest.

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