Dec. 8, 2006
Christmas Tradition V - Nativity
Posted in Holiday Traditions
One of the more fun Christmas traditions that we've started with our family is when we set up our nativity, the wise men and the babe are not placed in it.
The wise men wonder aimlessly around our home. I say aimlessly because I place them randamly around the house. One day they'll be on a counter, the next day they'll be on the top of the stairs, on another day they'll be next to the fish tank wondering what it was like crossing the Red Sea. You get the gist?
The kids love searching the house to see where the wise men are. On Christmas morning they are not in the manger scene, but they are close.
Baby Jesus appears on Christmas morning. Honestly, He gets put there the night before so mom and dad can sleep in, in the morning. The kids love waking up in the morning to see that the royal babe is there.
©Dianna A 2006
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Dec. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by angelstar
What a wonderful tradition!! You gave me a chuckle about the wandering wise men! I'm so glad you shared this! God bless!
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Dec. 8, 2006 - 1st stop at your blog...
Posted by homeschoolhighlites
What a great idea! Just this year while my 6 year old set up the nativity I told him to set the Wise Men to the side because they did not see Jesus until 3 years. later. You have a cute idea having them wander around the house!
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Dec. 10, 2006 - Untitled Comment
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Dec. 12, 2006 - This is Jodi...
Posted by Anonymous
As you can see, I still can't log in. Yes, I'm having a ball with the update to the site. No, I'm not serious.
Squid don't have legs??? That's all I could think of - slimy legs. Maybe I was thinking of the wrong creature. I try not to think of such things at all, actually.
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Dec. 16, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kellyque777
You are such a great Mommy Dianna ;-) What a very creative idea to hide the wisemen. You always amaze me with your witty ideas.
<>< Kelly
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