I'm always on the lookout for good parenting tools, and today I'm going to focus on one that we've used for a few years now: What God Wants for Christmas. This little package contains a fold-out manger scene, seven gift boxes, and a book. The book is a storybook, but it also contains information for parents to guide them through using this product. I believe it is meant to be used (at least this is how we use it!) every night for the last week before Christmas. Each night we read the next section of the book, open the next gift, and work to complete the manger scene. In some ways it would be nice if the little scene just sat quietly up on the shelf, but my kids LOVE to play with it! Thankfully the characters for the scene are well-made and I have yet to have one break. (They are plastic). Ultimately, the gifts lead us to a realization of the Gospel message. I won't spoil it for you and tell you what is in the 7th box, but now, even though my kids know what's coming, they still love it and look forward to it each year, and especially each day we are doing it. Naomi keeps asking me if it's time to start it yet! The book is really helpful in giving parents guidance as to leading a child to Christ, and the whole project is a lot of fun- and a lot of anticipation and patience on the side of the kids, which is always a good thing. :) I would highly recommend this product- if you do a "family" gift, this would be a perfect choice! Thursday, December 16, 2010
What God wants for Christmas
I'm always on the lookout for good parenting tools, and today I'm going to focus on one that we've used for a few years now: What God Wants for Christmas. This little package contains a fold-out manger scene, seven gift boxes, and a book. The book is a storybook, but it also contains information for parents to guide them through using this product. I believe it is meant to be used (at least this is how we use it!) every night for the last week before Christmas. Each night we read the next section of the book, open the next gift, and work to complete the manger scene. In some ways it would be nice if the little scene just sat quietly up on the shelf, but my kids LOVE to play with it! Thankfully the characters for the scene are well-made and I have yet to have one break. (They are plastic). Ultimately, the gifts lead us to a realization of the Gospel message. I won't spoil it for you and tell you what is in the 7th box, but now, even though my kids know what's coming, they still love it and look forward to it each year, and especially each day we are doing it. Naomi keeps asking me if it's time to start it yet! The book is really helpful in giving parents guidance as to leading a child to Christ, and the whole project is a lot of fun- and a lot of anticipation and patience on the side of the kids, which is always a good thing. :) I would highly recommend this product- if you do a "family" gift, this would be a perfect choice! 
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Thanks Carolyn,
This looks like a great way to establish a fun, spiritually potent family tradition that counts for eternity. We love your blog! John and Sara
This IS a great tool to use w/ the kiddos -- a little jealous that I missed the giveaway today at MOPS by ONE number! :) Thanks for sharing this idea -- it's definitely a good one that I KNOW the kids will enjoy and remember in a tangible way.
I really loved this set when you showed it to me! Thank you for sharing. I'm completely sure my girls would love it, and what a wonderful way to celebrate Jesus the week before Christmas.
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