Christmas Sharing Time: My Gifts to Jesus

Ask the children what are some things they are doing to get ready for Christmas?
Help them understand that things like gifts and parties are fun, but Christmas is really about the birth of Jesus Christ and the importance of focusing on him and his life.

Ask the children if they know what happened after Jesus was born?

The Wise Men brought gifts to Jesus. -- We give presents to each other at Christmas, but do we remember to give a present to the One whose birthday we celebrate? Talk about the kinds of gifts we might give to the Savior (reading the scriptures an extra five minutes each day, praying one more time daily, writing in our journals, bearing testimony to a friend, repenting of a sin or overcoming a shortcoming, forgiving an enemy, doing a kind deed, etc.).

When Christmas and the suspense of that happy day are over, and when the toys and games have lost their excitement, remember the gifts that will keep on giving happiness to those you love—gifts that only you can give. Our Heavenly Father set the example for such gifts for He “so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son. …”

Have children make “My Gifts to Jesus” necklaces to take home. Send home a little note and stickers with each child. (This activity is included on one of the Primary Partners Sharing Time Treasures C.D's)