Each night a child is born is a holy night: a time for singing, a time for wondering, a time for worshipping. — "For So the Children Come," Hymn 1061 in Singing the Journey

Regardless of our personal theologies, the Christmas season is a very visible part of the North American culture. This session introduces a traditional, Christian Christmas story and unpacks the story with a Unitarian Universalist understanding to help children share in the excitement of the season. Children make a paper chain, a simple activity which helps them stay patient for the arrival of Christmas.

Goals

This session will help preschoolers:

• Share family activities and traditions of Christmas
• Understand the Unitarian Universalist message that "each night a child is born is a holy night" (Sophia Fahs)
• Feel a sense of belonging to a larger faith community.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Become aware of the story of the birth of Jesus
• Practice how to be patient while waiting for a holiday to unfold.