Matthew 2 tells the story of wise men from the East who followed a miraculous star to find the infant Lord, bringing Him precious gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The New Church teaches us that each of these symbolizes a spiritual gift which we can offer to our Lord and Savior as we, like the wise men, come to worship Him.

Quotes from the Lord's Word:

The Guiding Star (a PDF version for printing)
The Guiding Star (HTML version)

Special Quotes About Stars (PDF version for printing)
Special Quotes About Stars (HTML version)
Teaching the Spiritual Concept (talking about Christmas with children and teens)

Family Talks:

"The Journey of the Wise Men" by the Rev. Kurt Asplundh
"The Christmas Star" by the Rev. Fred Schnarr
"Why We Celebrate Christmas" by the Rt. Rev. Alfred Acton
"Wise Men from the East" by the Rev. William Whitehead

Parent Article:

"Preparation for Christmas" by the Rev. Lorentz Soneson

Projects and Activities for Families:

Family Activities Overview

Family Activities Overview (HTML)
Family Activities Overview (PDF)

Worship and Instruction in the Home

Blessings for Christmas (PDF)

Prayers:

Prayers for Children (PDF)
Prayers for Teens (PDF)
Prayers for Adults (PDF)

Learning by Heart: Recitations from the Lord's Word (PDF)

Songs:

We Three Kings (PDF)
The First Noel (PDF)
Watchman, Tell Us of the Night (PDF)
O Holy Night (PDF)
Brightest and Best (PDF)
In Lowly Stable Thou Art Born (PDF)
Sons of Men, Behold from Far (PDF)
Angels from the Realms of Glory (PDF)


See preschool, elementary, and teens for more projects and Sunday School materials

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