Alphabet Advent: M is for Manger

M is for Manger

and Men

and Mary

and Magi

and Myrrh

And Mary brought forth her firstborn son,

and laid him in a manger.

The Offensiveness of Christmas

Shepherds, Men, came to worship him.

Later,

Magi came to bring him gifts and worship as well.

One of the gifts was Myrrh.

My sister sells this oil https://www.facebook.com/rhoda.doterra Myrrh Essential Oil Commiphora myrrha Historically, myrrh has been used in many ways, from meditation to embalming in ancient Egypt. Modern herbalists frequently recommend myrrh for its cleansing properties, especially for the mouth and throat. Myrrh is also excellent for calming the skin. For aromatic or topical use.

Myrrh is the sap of this tree.

Stories to Read

         

      

      

      

      

Songs to Sing

It Came Upon a Midnight

http://nostalgic-radio.com/2012/12/07/it-came-upon-a-midnight-clear.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxB0xEbO0c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=celCWPGn0MI

Gift of the Magi

http://nostalgic-radio.com/2012/12/07/the-gift-of-the-magi-coronet-little-theater-1943.aspx

Away in the Manger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnVorT14i4I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKzvaJzItRU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vftEpuxUo1E

Mary's Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLwZCprtkI

Mary's Boy Child

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBnLLRJbX0

Mary Did You Know

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtGNEYFc2vw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmDcDP9LJqY

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g4lY8Y3eoo

Simple Crafts

http://www.makeandtakes.com/holiday-abc-series-m-is-for-manger

Mosaic Free Play

http://casamarias.blogspot.com/2012/12/free-playcreative-play-happy-children.html

http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2012/12/preschool-egg-carton-manger-craft.html

Magazine Tree

http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2008/12/recycled-christmas-tree.html

http://thefantasticfive-hockmana.blogspot.com/2009/12/lowly-manger-ornament-tutorial.html

http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2010/12/m-wreath.html

http://raisingolives.com/2012/12/candy-serving-tray-tutorial-its-edible-moms-linkup/

http://frugalfun4boys.com/2011/12/22/manger-craft/

http://www.concordianews.org/kids/2008/christmas/craft.htm

http://indulgy.com/post/RflmeEwy91/awww-handprint-nativity-poem-on-the-back-i-use


http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2012/12/maple-popcorn.html


http://www.iheartnaptime.net/7-layer-magic-bars/

Coloring Pages

http://coloringville.com/nativity-coloring-pages/

 

http://coloringpageshub.com/nativity-coloring-pages-free-printable-download/

http://www.calvarywilliamsport.com/christian_christmas_coloring_pages.html

http://theclipartwizard.com/nativity-coloring-pages.htm

   

http://coloringpages4kids.net/holidays/christmas/nativity/nativity-scenes-coloring-pages?nggpage=2

http://www.freecoloringpagefun.com/holidays/christmas/nativity23.shtml

http://www.storytimecrafts.org/cute-nativity-coloring-page/html

http://www.supercoloring.com/pages/jesus-in-the-manger/

http://christianphotos-jesusimages.blogspot.com/2011/10/baby-jesus-nativity-scene-drawing.html

http://www.traditionalcatholicart.com/coloring.html

http://www.lessons4sundayschool.com/index.php?pr=Memory_Verse_Clip_Art