"I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near; A Star shall come out of Jacob; A Scepter shall rise out of Israel, And batter the brow of Moab, and destroy all the sons of tumult." Numbers 24:17
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| An example card design for the clipart. |
Description: Strange as though it may seem to some of you who live far away, stars and snowflakes are traditional decorations used by folks here, during Christmas in the Midwestern United States. This is because Christians celebrate the Savior's birth during the colder months, even though Christ was actually born sometime during our summer according to many bible scholars.
Supplies:
- snowflake themed paper
- snowflake paper punch
- graphic of a Mexican folk nativity
- pale blue, white and gold tissue papers
- glue
- scissors
- Cut the snowflake themed paper to match the size of any envelopes you may have on hand.
- Then punch a selection of snowflakes from the white and gold tissue papers.
- Print out the star graphic provided below.
- Type and print inside of a WordDocument, "Star of Wonder" and then print this out in blue ink onto pale blue paper.
- Glue the printed Mexican folk star on top of gold tissue paper and then cut a little fringe around the outside edge of the star.
- Glue down these elements in a pleasing design on top of the fancy snowflake paper.
- Glue this entire picture on top of an additional sheet of pale blue paper to make your finished Christmas card.
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| Printable Star of Bethlehem. |
Quotes:
Illustration: There once lived a family in the South whose rigid rule sent the children to bed at sundown and made them rise after daylight. One of the boys grew to the age of seven years before he ever saw the stars, and when he was carried out one dark night and caught a glimpse of the glorious constellations, he exclaimed rapturously to his mother: "Look! Look! Did you ever see anything so beautiful?"
Poetry:
- "Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a star, the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees in adoration of the sweet baby, the incarnation of perfect love." by Lucinda Franks
- "Selfishness makes Christmas a burden, love makes it a delight." Unknown
- "Take Christ out of Christmas, and December becomes the bleakest and most colorless month of the year." by A. F. Wells
Illustration: There once lived a family in the South whose rigid rule sent the children to bed at sundown and made them rise after daylight. One of the boys grew to the age of seven years before he ever saw the stars, and when he was carried out one dark night and caught a glimpse of the glorious constellations, he exclaimed rapturously to his mother: "Look! Look! Did you ever see anything so beautiful?"
The return of Christmas brings into view the Star of Bethlehem. How many human eyes have never yet seen this Star!
Poetry:
Hymns of the Feast
Your birth, O Christ our God,
dawned the light of knowledge upon the earth.
For by Your birth those who adored stars
were taught by a star
to worship You, the Sun of Justice,
and to know You, Orient from on High.
O Lord, glory to You.
"Star of Wonder" by SarahZunigaMusic
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