Christmas with children: what to tell about the holiday and how to celebrate it?

Content:

• What is Christmas? The story of the Nativity for children
• Fasting before Christmas
• Christmas Eve

What is Christmas?

Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated by Orthodox Christians around the world on January 7 in honor of the birth of the son of God Jesus Christ, the savior of people.

However, not all Christians in the world celebrate Christmas on this day. Catholics and Protestants celebrate Christmas on December 25 according to the Gregorian calendar. And the Armenian Church celebrates it on January 6. And although in Christianity this holiday is considered the birthday of Jesus Christ, the exact date of his birth is unknown.

The story of the Nativity for children

A children's Bible will be an excellent assistant to parents in explaining the origin and meaning of Christmas. According to scripture, Jesus was the son of Mary. Before his birth, God sent an angel to her, who said that she would soon give birth to an unusual child - the Son of God. Mary became pregnant from the holy spirit, and the righteous Joseph, to whom she was betrothed, decided to secretly let her go. However, in a dream an angel came to him and asked him to accept Mary, for her baby was the son of God and he was destined to save people from their sins.

It so happened that Mary and her husband Joseph ended up in the city of Bethlehem. When they arrived there, it was already night, the family tried for a long time to find accommodation for the night, but in the end they had to settle in a cave, which the local shepherds considered a stable for animals. That same night, the Virgin Mary gave birth to a child and became the Most Holy Theotokos. She swaddled her son and put him in a manger as if in a cradle - that’s what a cattle feeder was called in those days. Later, this name began to be used in our usual meaning of “nursery”, i.e. junior group in a preschool institution.

A star appeared in the sky that night in honor of the birth of the Infant God. The eastern sages - the Magi - saw the luminary and realized that a miracle had happened. Following its light, they found the baby and presented him and his mother with gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. And when Jesus grew up, he preached to people about the kingdom of God and saved them from their sins.

Christmas is the perfect time to unite and strengthen family relationships, reconcile with loved ones, and let go of all grievances. On this day people meet, share good memories and give gifts as a symbol of their love. On the Orthodox holiday, it is important to help even strangers - those who need support and care. This day inspires people all over the world to do good things.

Fasting before Christmas

40 days before Christmas, believers usually fast: they do not eat meat products, eggs, sweets and milk. Those who fast include fish dishes, porridge without oil, soups, and stewed vegetables in their diet. But the most important thing during Lent is to cleanse your soul and thoughts of grievances and evil thoughts: do not quarrel, do not offend others, and do not think about the negative.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the evening before Christmas. On this day, the final preparations are made before such an important day in Christian culture. On the eve of the big holiday, the church holds services at midnight. On Christmas Eve they also try to eat regular food. And even if your family does not fast, then at least on this day it is advisable to eat lean food.

The word “Christmas Eve” itself comes from the name of the dish – sochivo. This is a type of kutya made from rice. The cereal is boiled and soaked with poppy seeds, fruits or nuts. They didn’t put butter in the sochivo on Christmas Eve - after all, Lent was still going on. Along with this, there is a tradition of not eating anything on this day “until the first star.”

Christmas wreaths

There are also a lot of options for such festive decorative wreaths, and they are made from a variety of materials. But the main thing about them is still one thing - they all carry the spirit of winter, Christmas trees and holidays.

The round base for the wreath can be:

• flat cardboard base;
• a ring twisted from old newspapers or paper;
• a base woven from branches (willow, spruce, thuja), straw or vines;
• thick wire;
• foam ring.

You can decorate a Christmas wreath with anything you have at hand - from natural materials to paper and fabric.

For example, this wreath is made on a cardboard base and decorated with multi-colored woolen threads, felt, salt dough (houses, Christmas tree, snowman) and Christmas tree decorations - beads and a snowflake. Everything is simple, but beautiful.

Here are a few more options for simple wreaths made from scrap materials.

To make a beautiful Christmas wreath from Christmas balls and toys of different sizes, you will need a round cardboard base and a glue gun. Or a wire frame to which the toys are simply tied. Additionally, use glass beads and beautiful ribbons for the bow and wreath hanging. Everything is done very simply, but such wreaths look so beautiful!

It’s even easier to make a beautiful and fluffy Christmas wreath from ordinary paper napkins.

For the base, take either a foam ring or cut a circle out of thick cardboard. Use scissors to cut off the sharp edges of the napkins, making the napkins round. If you already have round napkins, then use them.

Then you fold the napkins in four and glue them with a corner to the cardboard base as close to each other as possible. Or - you attach them with stationery pins to a foam ring. Next, decorate to your liking and decorate the interior with a wreath.

A wreath made of corrugated green paper is also easy to make. Cut the paper into strips and tie them tightly to a wire base - just as you would do with fabric ribbons. Or, as an alternative, simply crumple the paper squares into balls and glue them tightly together on a cardboard base.

They decorate the Christmas interior not only with wreaths. The video shows an example of another craft that is suitable for both New Year and Christmas.

Star of Bethlehem

The Star of Bethlehem is one of the most recognizable Christmas decorations. They decorate the top of the Christmas tree with it, go caroling with it, and hang it in window and doorways as interior decoration.

Most often, the Christmas star is made from paper and cardboard. It is easy to do, and therefore it is best to involve a child in such a craft. And at the same time tell him the story of this star, which lit up in the sky, showing the way to the wise men and shepherds to the place where the future Messiah was born.

To make a star like this, you need to prepare:

• two square sheets of paper of the same or different colors or scrapbooking paper;
• ruler and pencil;
• scissors and glue.

1. Fold the square in half twice, and then diagonally. It should look like this star shape.

2. Turn the sheet over and mark each fold line exactly in the middle and cut. Thus, you need to make two parts.

3. Bend the rays of the star as shown in the photo and coat them with glue. Connect the two parts so that the rays of each star point in different directions.

There are several more options for similar paper stars.

Images of the Christmas star are often used to decorate windows. Below are photos of several stencils for vytynanka.

With a certain imagination and dexterity, the Star of Bethlehem is also made from scrap materials, crocheted and sewn from fabric.

Christmas nativity scene

No Christmas would be complete without a nativity scene. The word "nativity scene" means a small portable puppet theater or mystery play on a specific theme.

Christmas nativity scenes can be large - as tall as a person and displayed on the street in front of the house.

Or they can be very small and fit in a shoe box. They come in two-tier and single-tier.

The main characters of the mystery are the baby Jesus, lying in a cradle standing in a barn and surrounded by domestic animals - sheep and cows. Next to him are placed figures of his parents Mary and Joseph, as well as angels carrying the message, shepherds and wise men who came to worship the Savior.

If any of the readers know how to crochet, then grab a photo idea for a nativity scene. It's very beautiful and original. A great gift for anyone for Christmas.

“Sculptors” can make figures for a nativity scene from salt dough, or from plasticine, or from polymer clay and paint them with paints.

There is also a very interesting technique of stained glass from tracing paper, on which the story of the birth of Jesus will look like in a shadow theater. Making such stained glass windows is very simple.

You need to cut out the base from dark cardboard and stick white or colored tracing paper on the back side (just paint regular tracing paper with colored watercolors and dry it). And then figures of people, animals or houses are glued on top of it, the templates of which are easy to download from the Internet. The stained glass picture is hung on a window or under another light source.

The video shows two more examples of how to make a nativity scene with your own hands.

DIY Christmas Craft Ideas for the Fair

We invite you to look at these photos of Christmas crafts for children.

Holiday traditions

The celebration of Christmas is associated with many traditions that go deep into the past. And although the stormy flow of history in our country in the last century destroyed many of them, they are now being revived. Over the past few decades, many have begun to show great interest in their history, culture, and traditions of their kind. In addition to the fact that this is an important connection between generations, Christmas traditions will definitely make your holiday bright and unforgettable - your children will remember this holiday with warmth and trepidation.

Carols

Carols are ritual songs that our ancestors sang. The first carols did not carry religious overtones. Initially, they were all pagan and associated with the cult of fertility. Kolyada was the name of the goddess who patronized the rich harvest. Short, simple songs were sung wishing for a good harvest, because the life of our ancestors used to directly depend on this. With the advent of Christianity, pagan traditions were rethought. Carols retained their name, but became part of the tradition of praising the Birth of Christ.

In the old days, it was mainly young people and children who caroled. They walked in groups from yard to yard and sang carols, and the owners had to thank them with various goodies. The hospitable hosts believed that the more carolers they had, the happier and richer life would be in the coming year. Of course, few people follow this tradition these days, but it is such a charge of positivity and fun that you can take a few lyrics and sing with your children:

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This is how it has happened in this world For many years in a row On such a magical, good evening Angels are flying to us from heaven. They bring goodness, hope, and blessings to every home. They wish everyone a happy new year and a blessed Christmas!

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I'm caroling, caroling, I'll go into any hut. I’ll ask the hostess: Give me some sweets. And cookies, and sweets, And sherbet with nuts, And halva, and chocolate, Pastille and marmalade, Delicious ice cream, Sweet cake. We will eat ourselves, And treat each other, And remember the hostess, oh the hostess, with a kind word!

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Today in your house we will sing and dance in your honor! We invite everyone to our Christmastide! Games and riddles await you. Fortune telling, dancing and laughter await! There are enough jokes for everyone here!

Christmas dinner

Christmas is supposed to be celebrated at home with loved ones. For a festive dinner, the family gathers around the table.

Since the long fast ends with the first star on Christmas Day, the table on this holiday should be rich and varied. Kutia is served with chocolate/honey, dried fruits and butter. The mandatory menu also includes hearty salads, sweet pastries, and, of course, the main traditional dish - baked goose or duck.

Special attention should be paid to sweets. And pamper your little sweet tooth with the most delicious delicacies. And you can cook them together, because in the kitchen you can be accompanied not only by a teenager, but also by a diligent preschooler and even a 3-year-old child. Together you can bake Christmas shaped cookies or create a gingerbread house. For the latter, you can buy a ready-made kit or bake its parts yourself - in any case, both adults and children will enjoy the process of creating such an edible masterpiece.

More details in the video:

Christmas tree and home decoration

Trees that remain green all year round have always had a special meaning for people. Bright spruce needles in winter remind people of hope and eternal life. They started decorating the Christmas tree relatively recently. This tradition appeared in our country a little over 100 years ago. And although now we primarily decorate a festive tree before the New Year, previously this custom was entirely dedicated to Christmas.

When decorating a Christmas tree with children, you can tell them about the meaning of each decorative element: angels, lights, wreaths, bells, stars - every detail symbolizes amazing and important Christmas things and events. You can also invite children to create their own Christmas decorations and colorful decorations.

Bells

Bells are perhaps one of the main symbols of Christmas. Bells have been rung for centuries to announce a major church holiday. They signify the birth of Christ, when angels from heaven announced this event.

Holiday light

Traditionally, for Christmas, the house and tree are decorated with bright holiday lights. In the past, before the advent of electricity, candles were used, and since they could light up at any moment, a bucket of water was always kept in the room with the tree.

Star

The main decoration of any Christmas tree - a pointed star - symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem, which announced the birth of Jesus.

Nativity scene

A model of the Bethlehem Cave is placed in a place of honor on Christmas Day. You can either buy it or make it yourself with your children. A box/box is suitable for the base, and spruce branches can be successfully replaced with hay for laying on the floor during the winter holidays. The figures themselves can be purchased ready-made or created independently from cardboard, salt dough, papier-mâché or clay. The top of the nativity scene is decorated with a star made of foil or gold paper, which should preferably be illuminated from the inside with an artificial light.

You can get some inspiration in the video below.

Other Christmas Crafts for Kids

In addition to the main symbol of Christmas, we invite you to make Christmas crafts with your children. For example, creating a real fluffy snowflake yourself is quite simple. Detailed video instructions below:

And here you will find many examples of simple crafts with children:

And, of course, what would Christmas be without an angel? For details on how to make it, see the master class:

Christmastide

Christmastide is popularly called the two-week period from Christmas to Epiphany - from January 7 to January 17. This is a bizarre mixture of pagan rituals and Orthodoxy. On holy days, young people traditionally sang carols, and then gathered in the evening to taste the collected treats, have fun and tell fortunes. They cast fortunes mainly on grooms and the number of future children.

Plasticine angel

The easiest thing for kids to do is to make an angel out of plasticine. See how easy it is to do it.

1. Mix white and pink plasticine to get a soft pink flesh color and roll it into an angel's head and nose.

2. Using a round stick (stack), mark on the head the places for the eyes and cheeks.
3. Cover your cheeks with a piece of pink plasticine and smooth them out with your fingers so that they look natural.

4. Roll eye balls from white plasticine and insert them into the eye sockets, pressing down a little. Then, using blue and black plasticine, decorate the iris and pupil.
5. Roll out a thin flagella-mouth from red or pink plasticine and stick it to the angel’s face.

6. Roll out flagella from yellow plasticine and roll them into rings - this will be hair. Start shaping the head with hair from the forehead, moving up to the crown.

7. Make the angel's clothes from white plasticine. Roll three cones (body and two sleeves), in the larger one, make a hole for the head with a round stick.
8. Connect the parts of the body and arms and decorate the edges of the neck and sleeves with yellow plasticine.

9. It's time to mold the arms and legs and attach them in place.

10. Make two “leaves” from white plasticine and use scissors or a knife stack to shape them into wings, which you attach to the body of the angel.
11. Stick a broken toothpick into the middle of the body to attach the head to later.

The angel is ready and can be placed on the Christmas tree or added to a plasticine installation depicting a Christmas nativity scene.

How to celebrate the holiday: entertainment for families with children

It’s better to spend the holiday with your family: exchange gifts, make Christmas crafts with your children, taste a festive dinner prepared with loved ones, and after eating, get together to watch a good movie or entertain your family with funny games!

Christmas presents

At Christmas, as a rule, it is customary to give symbolic and pleasant gifts. It should be something special that will remind you of your kindness and love:

Candles

One of the main attributes of Christmas. This is a symbol of faith and warmth.

Christmas sweets

Lately we've been getting a lot of treats from Western culture: gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses and candy canes. If Russian traditions are closer to you, then you can bake sweet pies or make candied fruits. If possible and desired, it is ideal to prepare such gifts with your own hands.

Souvenirs

These could be bells or decorative elements to decorate your home for Christmas, a composition of fir branches, an edible bouquet or a Christmas-themed photo frame. The choice of such souvenirs these days is limitless.

Articles of Faith

The Bible and spiritual books, icons or figurines of angels - here it is important to know how the person to whom you want to give a gift feels about Christmas and faith.

Warm cozy things, knitted or sewn by yourself

A sweater, fluffy scarf or warm socks will please both men and women.

Children's gifts

I would like to give special attention and warmth to children at Christmas. Educational toys are suitable for kids, and arts and crafts kits, board games or cute little things, such as a glass ball with a Christmas motif and music, are suitable for older children.

greeting card

In the era of social networks, real postcards with good wishes written in your own hand are a wonderful way to convey a piece of your warmth to someone else.

Christmas entertainment

Regardless of age, have a fun Christmas time: sleds, skates, skis - each family member can choose something different. For less active people and small children, invite them to build a snowman or a real ice fortress. In any case, the pleasure of spending time together in the fresh air is guaranteed.

After the festive dinner, you can have fun with the whole family. Prepare your favorite board games, competitions, charades.

We offer several exciting and fun games that are ideal for Christmas evening and will appeal to both adults and children.

12 months

Each participant makes a wish for a month and depicts it: in a drawing or in pantomime. The rest try to guess the month and the events shown.

Looking for surprises

In the room where the holiday is taking place and the Christmas tree stands, little amenities are hidden: souvenirs, sweets, gingerbread cookies, pine cones, nuts, toys. Participants go on a treasure hunt. The one who collects the most items wins.

Snowball

The one with the better memory will win here. The first participant says: “In Santa Claus’s bag...” (and names any item: a toy, a gift, or something funny). Each subsequent participant lists the items named before him and adds one of his own. You can play endlessly, or until someone gets completely confused. In any case, fun is guaranteed for everyone.

If you have small children, after the Christmas feast you can read the Bible with them or do something creative. With older children, you can plan a family Christmas game night, attend a church service, sing carols, or walk around the city among the Christmas lights. The point is to be with your family and loved ones at such a moment, and not with gadgets.

Christmas movies for the whole family

Watching a good Christmas movie will help while away a frosty winter evening after a fun day and bring the family together. We bring to your attention a small selection of films that will definitely not disappoint you:

"Miracle on 34th Street", 1947, dir. George Seaton

The story is about a little girl who dreams of setting her mother up with a lonely lawyer. In this she will be helped by Santa Claus, however, not the one who gives joy at Christmas with reindeer and bells, but a disguised actor who ended up in a psychiatrist and in the dock for the action of the film. How will all this turn out and will the little but very skeptical girl believe in miracles?

"Curly Sue", 1991, dir. John Hughes

A film from the creator of the film masterpiece “Home Alone” cannot a priori be boring. This is the story of a tramp who took into his care the little orphan Sue. Together with his friends, in the hope of “earning extra money,” he commits a crime and falls into the tenacious hands of the iron lady, lawyer Gray Allison. But at Christmas, what started out as a scam can turn into true love and family.

"Lost Christmas", 2011, dir. John Hay

A Christmas story about a boy named Gus who stole his father's car keys. An ordinary little prank led to dire consequences for many people. The wizard Anthony comes to the boy’s aid, but the problem is that he doesn’t even remember his name.

The Chronicles of Narnia film series based on the novels by C.S. Lewis

The exciting plot reveals deep Christian meanings. The film, like Lewis’s works themselves, is aimed at children who are already familiar with Scripture and are able to relate the film’s plot to the original source.

"Eloise 2: Christmas", 2003, dir. Kevin Lima

Remember Kevin McCallister? Meet his “twin” in female form – Eloise, who found herself alone in a hotel during the winter holidays. While her mother returns to her from a trip, her daughter must manage to upset someone else’s wedding and organize another. Parents will be amused by Eloise's mischief, and children will be delighted by her responsiveness and kindness.

Books for children about Christmas

We have selected for our readers several books that can easily claim to be the favorite works of children of all ages:

"The Little Match Girl" and other fairy tales by Andersen

The famous author has many “winter” works, the plot of which takes place during the magical Christmas time. “The Snow Queen”, “Spruce” and “The Little Match Girl” will be appreciated by both adults and children. These touching tales are designed to make us all a little kinder.

“Blue Bird”, M. Maeterlinck

A story full of kindness and faith in Man. On a mysterious Christmas night, a fairy comes to the woodcutter's children Tiltil and Mytil and asks for their help - to find a blue bird that will help cure her seriously ill granddaughter. Brother and sister go in search of a mysterious bird, as a result of which they find themselves in a strange memory, where unusual encounters and adventures await them.

“Journey of the Blue Arrow”, D. Rodari

The touching story of little Francesco, who dreams of the Blue Arrow train. A boy from a poor family was left without a desired gift on Christmas. One day the toys saw Francesco crying and... came to him themselves. The fairy tale teaches us to think not only about ourselves, but also to help those in need.

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss

The famous story of the ever-disgruntled monster Grinch, who is annoyed by cheerful people. On the eve of the holiday, the green hermit decides to steal Christmas gifts, taking away people's joy. However, in the end the villain realizes that happiness does not lie in gifts...

“Christmas Porridge”, S. Nordqvist

A long time ago in Sweden, at Christmas time there was a good tradition of leaving a bowl of porridge for the gnomes living in the house (akin to Russian brownies). If a family leaves their little neighbors with nothing, they will get themselves into trouble. Unfortunately, recently people have begun to forget about this custom. And on the eve of Christmas, the gnome dad is seriously concerned that the owners of the house will leave his family without a hearty lunch for the holiday. You will learn about what a small but very resourceful family will do by reading this book.

Entertainment: What is Christmas? for children of the preparatory group. Scenario

Round table with parents: “What is Christmas?”
Author: Efimova Alla Ivanovna, teacher of GBDOU No. 43, Kolpino St. Petersburg

Description: This material is intended for educators and primary school teachers to conduct events dedicated to the New Year and Christmas in primary schools and preschool institutions. Goal: Creating a festive mood. Objectives: - Develop logical thinking, sense of rhyme; — Teach children to solve riddles, thereby expanding their vocabulary and horizons; — Develop creative imagination. — Teaching folk games and joint activities. Preliminary work: memorizing poems, carols, conversations on the topic, watching presentations.

Educator: Hello children and guests. It is with great pleasure that we are glad to see and welcome you as our guest. Make yourself comfortable, make yourself at home. It is no coincidence that we have all gathered here; everyone knows that the winter holidays are coming and there are many of these holidays. All these holidays are fun, with festivities, songs and dances. I’m sure you and I will have the same wonderful holiday today. Tell me, please, children, what winter holidays do you know? Children: New Year, Christmas, baptism, old New Year. Educator: Yes, all the answers are correct. After all, each holiday has its own specific date. Who can tell me these numbers? Answers. Educator: What do you think people do on Christmas, on baptism, on New Year's Eve? Answers. Educator: Guys, why do you think the holiday was called Christmas? Answers: Christ was born. Child: I remember how, as a child, I heard a story about Christmas for the first time. I was excited to tears - After all, little Christ was born Not in a rich eminent house And lay not in a magnificent cradle, But in a remote cave, on straw, Angels, bending over him, sang.

Educator: We have learned poems dedicated to these holidays for our respected parents, and I will ask our children to go out and read the poems. Child: Silver holiday In our country, A decorated Christmas tree - In every window. Everyone is waiting: Now he will come in, Brand new Next year. Twelve little sparrows are chilling in the garden. Twelve months into the new year. Midnight struck - Twelve o'clock. And we read the Twelve Verses. Child: Happy Christmas! There is no happier celebration! On the night of Christ's birth, a Star lit up above the earth. Since then, through the centuries, it shines on us like the sun. Warms the soul with faith, So that the world becomes more beautiful, better. Gives sparkles of magic Happy Christmas! Peace comes to every home, Merry Christmas! Educator: Today, on the eve of all these holidays, my parents and I decided to arrange a small holiday for you with tea. But so that my parents wouldn’t get bored, I decided to organize a little competition for them. The children replied that on Christmas many people go caroling and tell fortunes. Educator: And now I want to address my question to the parents. What do carolers want? Parents' answers. Educator: I am sure that many parents know small carols and I want to invite them to sing carols at our holiday. Parents sing carols: The carol was born, On the eve of Christmas Chorus: Oh, Kolyada, my carol! Open the window, let's start Christmas! Chorus: Oh, Kolyada, my carol! Open doors, get you out of bed. Chorus: Oh, Kolyada, my carol! Educator: Kolyada came, it brought fun to everyone, don’t sit, don’t be bored, quickly get up for the round dance. Educator: I invite you to the game. The most favorite games in Rus' were round dance games. And you and I will play a round dance game. Two children or adults form a gate. Children pass through the gate singing. To the words: “And she left the little one,” the gate closes. The caught children join the drivers. Game “Carol has come to us...”. The carol came to us, brought the carol, She went by herself, saw all the children, and left the little one behind.

Educator: We played a little, you can relax. I want to tell you some Christmas riddles that both adults and children can guess. - In the middle of winter there is a great celebration: a great holiday - Jesus... - (Christmas) - There is a celebration in the whole world, Because... (Christmas)! - For long days she led them here, a big... (star) appeared in the sky. - This Angel brought news that She would be born... (Christ) - And what gifts did the carolers receive? (cookies, candies, sometimes coins and fruits) - The main dish of the Christmas holidays, which is placed on the table in a pot? (kutia) - A festive attribute, without which the New Year and Christmas holidays are not complete? (Christmas tree) - How did they decorate the Christmas tree in Rus'? (sweets, apples, etc.) - They gave the brothers a warm house so that the five of them could live. The big brother did not agree and settled separately. (Hand in mitten) Educator: The answers, you all know. (intercom ringing). Dad is late, we put him in a Santa Claus costume and he congratulates all the guests and invites them to the round dance.

Educator: We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and invite you to Christmas. What do you think Christmastide is? Answers: Christmas time is the days from January 6 to January 18, when people congratulate each other on the birth of Jesus Christ.

Educator: Christmas carols are an ancient custom of going from house to house with congratulatory songs, with wishes of health, a bountiful harvest, and prosperity. A carol is a request for alms. Child: Christmas has come - We have been waiting for it for a long time. The people celebrate Christmastide: They rejoice and sing. Young and old are having fun, who came to our tea party! Educator: Our parents chanted carols for us and wished us health. And we will answer them in kind, Let's sing together. Children sing carols: - Let's go Caroling, Walk along the street, Walk along the street, Happy New Year! - Kolyada, Kolyada, where have you been before? I spent the night in the field, and now I’ve come to you. - We sow, we weed, we sow, Merry Christmas! We sow, we weed, we sow, we wish you happiness and joy! - We wish all good people goodness, Gold and silver! Lush pies, honey pancakes! May everyone be healthy and live many years! Educator: Your carols are good, but let's play hide and seek with the snowballs. There are snowballs scattered on the floor, and try to collect them in a basket. We invite both parents and children to play. Game: “Hide the snowball in the basket.”

Educator: You sang and danced, You were probably very tired. Our mothers tried, worked, baked pies for tea. Some cheesecakes, some cookies, Thanks to them for the treat. The tables were set for us, and we were invited to tea.

Educator: While we are all drinking tea together, I propose to talk about family traditions. Merry Christmas to everyone. And during the holidays, I suggest you go congratulate your relatives, sing carols and pick up a lot of sweets. May the New Year and Christmas holiday give you a feeling of magic! Let the candle light warm the house, Let the smell of fresh pine needles be in it! Let your loved ones and friends be nearby, let your family be happy and joyful.

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Time for wish fulfillment

From time immemorial it is believed that on Christmas you can ask the heavens for something secret and it will certainly come true. The main thing is that the desire is kind and bright. There are many cases in history when on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day people were healed from a serious illness, and their deepest desires were fulfilled.

Therefore, it is necessary to tell children about the holiday of the Nativity of Christ, about the Christmas miracle, so that they learn from an early age to do good deeds and believe in miracles, because with faith in the best no adversity is scary.