The Christmas countdown that we started has been a big hit. Wrapping up the books and picking a few up from the library started us off a bit late this year, and I have to admit we have had to read two books in one night before, if the previous day was hectic. But in all, the tradition is here to stay. It has also been a special treat this year to have Grandma and Grandpa here a few of the nights to read the stories with us. I think that it would be nice to record a loved one's voice reading these stories. Then, we would always have that cherished voice and person with us as we read. Some of our favorites include: Snowflake Bentley and Snowflakes in Photographs, The Gingerbread Baby (all Jan Brett books are great), A Christmas Dress for Ellen, Ollie's Ski Trip, Christmas Day in the Morning, The Night Before Christmas, Snowmen at Night, The Polar Express, The Tomten, the list goes on. Some of the activities we have done are; making paper snowflakes, a gingerbread house, nativity night, making cookies, receiving our Christmas outfits or pajamas, hanging special ornaments on the tree, depending on the book and the year. You get the idea. As of today there are not many wrapped books left in the basket and the kids are getting really excited!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Counting Down to Christmas
The Christmas countdown that we started has been a big hit. Wrapping up the books and picking a few up from the library started us off a bit late this year, and I have to admit we have had to read two books in one night before, if the previous day was hectic. But in all, the tradition is here to stay. It has also been a special treat this year to have Grandma and Grandpa here a few of the nights to read the stories with us. I think that it would be nice to record a loved one's voice reading these stories. Then, we would always have that cherished voice and person with us as we read. Some of our favorites include: Snowflake Bentley and Snowflakes in Photographs, The Gingerbread Baby (all Jan Brett books are great), A Christmas Dress for Ellen, Ollie's Ski Trip, Christmas Day in the Morning, The Night Before Christmas, Snowmen at Night, The Polar Express, The Tomten, the list goes on. Some of the activities we have done are; making paper snowflakes, a gingerbread house, nativity night, making cookies, receiving our Christmas outfits or pajamas, hanging special ornaments on the tree, depending on the book and the year. You get the idea. As of today there are not many wrapped books left in the basket and the kids are getting really excited!
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Great idea! I'll have to do it next year!
Okay, now I am really excited to do this next year. Great book suggestions, I always wanted to check out Snowflake Bentley but had forgotten all about it. I love the Tomten too. We should exchange a list of favorite Christmas books!
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