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Encourage the children to find ways to give Jesus the gifts listed in “Gifts for Jesus” by reviewing one gift a day over the next two weeks, completing this review by Christmas Day. At the start of each day, talk with your children about the gift you will try to give to Jesus that day, and then together look for ways to put that gift into action. To celebrate the giving of each gift, make a Christmas chain link (page 2), adding a link for each gift as it’s given to Jesus—writing the gift on the link.

The article “Tell Everyone” highlights some of the most significant things Jesus can do for a person who receives Him. After reading it, talk with your child about how you have experienced receiving these gifts from Jesus. Ask your child if he/she can recall any experience with these gifts.

“What Is Communication?” highlights the following learning objective, “Learn of the importance and benefits of good communication, wise speech, and godly interactions; study and memorize scriptures upon which these principles are based.” (CB: Communication and Interaction-1a)

Pick one or two of the following discussion questions to help your child understand the value of the learning objective stated above.

• Can you think of a time when someone said something encouraging to you? What did they say, and how did it make you feel?

For older children:

• Ask the child: What are your words and actions saying to others about the kind of person you are?