Christmas preparations to a child

My son is beside himself with excitement for Christmas and his birthday, which is near Christmas. He started asking me "Is it my birthday or Christmas yet?" every morning, starting in October. That thankfully stopped when we made a paper chain with the days numbered down - a tangible way to see how far/soon it was coming. We make a big deal of ripping off each day.

We have come to love is a little video called "The Very First Noel". It is a cartoon of the nativity story from one of the wise men's perspectives, narrated by Andy Griffith. It's made by the people who make the Boz videos. I have watched a fair share of Christmas movies this season, and I must say that this one is our favorite! Since it's only 23 minutes long, I don't mind him watching it a couple of times a week! :) I HIGHLY recommend this movie for your family! I think I'm incorporating it into some of the classes for my church kiddos.

Also favorite in this house is the a plastic Nativity Set that was given to Jackson when he was born. It's so cute to see him reenact the Christmas story with those little figures! The other day he made one of the shepherds say "Jesus, it's your birthday! Happy Birthday!". My heart melts...