Last night we decorated for Christmas. I really want Christ to be the first in this season of Christmas. As we put the star on the top of the tree I explained to Kaiden what that meant. "Kaiden do you know why we put a star on top of the tree?" He shook his head. "Because a long time ago God came to earth as a tiny baby boy named Jesus some wise men in another land saw the star when Jesus was born it was so amazing that they packed up and followed it to where he was." "They drove for a long time?", Kaiden replied. "Yes, you could say that. When they arrived they worshiped him and celebrated Jesus' birth by giving him presents. So, that's why we have the star here, Jesus is where our journey should always lead us." Kaiden "and I get presents." Three year olds hear what they want to hear. "yeah, you do get presents Jesus is so nice he lets us get presents when we celebrate his birthday, he was born so we could have the greatest gift his love and salvation. Jesus is pretty cool huh?"
As I pulled out the nativity set I told the story again in a different way. Taking time to remember Christ is the reason we celebrate. Merry Christmas and happy decorating.
