Christmas symbols and meanings for kids

christmas-symbols and what they mean. How to teach your kids about the true meaning of Christmas.

My sister gave me this cute little box full of symbolic Christmas stuff! Such a cute idea to teach the kids the true meaning of Christmas! (and I have free printables down below if you

Download this free Symbols of Christmas unit study and lesson plan to add meaningful and educational fun to your holiday learning activities.

Have you ever wondered why we have certain symbols during Christmas time? I have and I decided to put together a few of the findings I came across. I just have one of those minds that needs to know the whys of everything. I printed it out and put it in a picture frame to serve as a much needed little reminder during the holiday season. I do not normally post topics having to do with religion or beliefs because I am acceptable to everyones right to religion and would never want to offend…

I normally do not even think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving but this year I seem to have a little bit more Christmas spirit. My oldest is now four and is really getting to understand Santa, reindeer, and elves. I love to see his excitement and answer all the questions he has. I do want to make Christmas fun for him but I also feel he is at the age to be able to understand why we celebrate Christmas. I thought about this for a few days and wondered how I wanted to teach him the…

Christmas Symbols

Here are 8 cards that have the meanings of the most used symbols of Christmas. Print out these cards, glue to red card stock, and laminate. You also print out two of each card and use them as a memory game to play with your family. Print Free File: Gift Bow - Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of good will. Candle - A mirror of starlight reflecting the Star of Bethlehem. Candy Cane - The Shepherd's crook used to bring labs back into the fold. Red - The first color of Christmas…

When you think of Christmas, what comes to mind? Is it Christ? Is it the decorations and festivities? Candy canes, Christmas lights, bells and fir trees; those are just a few things that I think of

The meaning of Christmas symbols