Christmas Program/Service ideas

[wsmitty]

My Senior pastor just asked me to head of the Christmas service/program. I know it isn't even Halloween yet, but I can't stand a half-done Christmas or even Easter program. One that is just thrown together.

I'm looking for a special program that is annointed.

Maybe something that little kids can do a part, adults do a part.

I'm open to any ideas.

Thanks.

[MrDanger]

Kimmy and I did one last year called Christmas Revolution. It was based off of the historical context of what was going on during the time of Jesus' birth. What it was like for people in bondage seeking a messiah. The hope that he brought to those held captive.

We had special singing from youth, kids, and Bible readings. Kimmy covered the historical part, I covered the hope part, and we closed with communion.

[Dr. Ron]

What is your time frame? Is this a part of the service or the entire service?

We have done a great little program for two years and will do it again this year. We do a candle light communion service every year on the Sunday before Christmas....I have a very nice program that preceeds that with candles if you are interested...but it only takes two people and about 15 minutes.

[wsmitty]

I believe the whole service. So any help would be great

[mavislb]

I, too, am interested in any ideas anyone has. Dr. Ron, you can give me your ideas also. We did a 5 week advent candle program each Sunday before Christmas last year (except the ice storm took 2 Sundays so we had to combine the last 3 into 1). It was rather nice I thought. Kept our minds focused on the entire season, not just the last week. I would be happy to share that with anyone interested also.

[mavislb]

I, too, am interested in any ideas anyone has. Dr. Ron, you can give me your ideas also. We did a 5 week advent candle program each Sunday before Christmas last year (except the ice storm took 2 Sundays so we had to combine the last 3 into 1). It was rather nice I thought. Kept our minds focused on the entire season, not just the last week. I would be happy to share that with anyone interested also.

[Shellie]

One year, I did a "Christmas Around the World" type of program. I took different countries practices of Christian traditions of Christmas and incorporated it.

For example, in Holland the Christian children put wooden slippers beside their beds and fill them with hay. (they do this in place of stockings)
While the children are sleeping the parents remove the hay and replace it with candy. The idea is that the shoes provide the hay for the camels as the wise men stopped by on their journeys to find the newborn king. The candy is supposed to be a gift from the wise men as a thanks for feeding their camels.

That's just one. You can incorporate the traditions into any type of presentation.

You can find the christian traditions of different countries on the internet.