This is a super simple foldable for preschool. I needed a really easy plain review for the preschool class to discuss the gifts the wise men brought to Jesus. This folds in half like a card, so the students liked it. I printed on regular paper. This is black & white only. Click here to download. A couple of notes to think about as teachers for this Bible lesson found in Matthew 2:1-12 Verse 11: Jesus is now a Young Child, not a Babe (Luke 2:12). He is about probably 1 1/2-2 years old. Verse 11: Also, the wise men visit Jesus at their house, not the stable (Luke 2:7). Verse 11: We are told there are three gifts, not how many wise men. It is assumed there were 3 wise men, but the Bible doesn't say that. We know there were at least 2, since verse 11 states they, but there could have been more if any of them brought a duplicate gift. Also, the visitors are called wise men through the chapter. They are not referred to as kings and we are not told their names. Click here to see one of the lessons about the Wise Men.
We give our children a 3 gift Christmas. The three gifts symbolize the three gifts the Wise Men brought to Jesus...
Gifts of the Magi: Gold Frankincense and Myrrh Wise Men Props These props are perfect for a nativity play or for teaching children abo...
Want to give Gold Frankincense and Myrrh Christmas gifts as part of a 3 gifts for Christmas tradition? Here are gift ideas for kids and adults!
This is the story of why I keep my Wise Men up on display all year long. It is a special reminder to me of one of the greatest truths in the Bible.
Simple tutorial for making your very own Gifts of the Wise Men DIY Props with real gold, frankincense and myrrh.
If you want to combat Christmas spending and simplify Christmas, adopt either the three gifts for Christmas idea or the four Christmas gifts ideas.
The wise men brought gifts that were purposeful and intentional to Christ. We too can give the gift of Gold Frankincense and Myrrh. Read more to learn how.
we got married almost a year ago (after the holidays) on jan 13th. therefore, this will be our first Christmas! i'm not going to lie, i did not expect to be 6+ months pregnant for my first married Christmas, but this is gonna be fun! because we have this new little guy or girl coming we decided it's time for us to establish our own Christmas traditions. besides the usual like watching christmas movies, eating hot chocolate, driving around to see the christmas lights, going to temple square, setting up the christmas tree while singing all i want for christmas is you by mariah carey at the top of your lungs, the one we are most excited about is "The Three Gifts" The Three Gifts: Jesus got 3 gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh. therefore it only makes sense that each child in the family should only receive three gifts; "gold", "frankincense" and "myrrh" -(G)gold stands for something you wear. like jewelry or shoes, a scarf, or outfit. -(F)frankincense stands for something fun. like monopoly, or action figures/barbies, or a game boy, or ping pong table, or trip to hawaii. new phone or movie -(M)myrrh stands for something to improve your talents/hobbies. like an art easle, or camera, or sewing machine/material, or scrapbook paper, or deep fryer, or coloring pencils. (i tried to think up as many unique ideas as i could people) my mother came up with this idea when she had my brother 32 years ago. and every christmas since then has been based around this concept. yes, we still get our stockings from santa, and yes we still get a big family gift like a ping pong table that doesn't really count as one of our three presents -which is also usually from santa- but, it has worked for them to create some "method to the maddness" some of the things we have loved about this tradition is: -weather you are extremely wealthy or destitutely poor, it still works. for example: if you had a large budget you could get your kid a new doll house with all the furnishings (F), her own supplies to help you when cooking (M) and an entire outfit, from head to toe with some diamond earrings to go along for the ride (G). or let's say you only have 20-30 dollars to spend on this same child: a new barbie (F) a coloring book and crayons (M) and a homemade shirt/dress (G) -it turns something worldly, like presents, back into something about Christ... the real meaning of Christmas. -it helps control spoiling your kids or that disgusting feeling when you wake up and see christmas morning yourself while the kids are "oooh"-ing and "aaah"-ing and realize... oops. i think we went a little overboard. -it helps the kids organize their thoughts and their wishes. i knew that if i wanted a new canvas to paint on, AND some black and white film to try out in my camera, i had to pick just one i wanted most because they were both under the "Myrrh" category. it also helped when i was little and you would go back to school. when people asked you what you got for christmas i just had to think of the three categories and i remembered easily instead of saying.... "oh you know, lots of clothes" like so many of my friends said -it organizes your thoughts while shopping so that you can make a list for each child and make sure that they have "balanced" presents. -we didn't rush through the morning as kids, we knew we only had three presents to open, and were never let down or disappointed when we couldn't find more under the tree. plus it made us savor each present. -because santa only gave us what was in our stockings we were able to thank our parents for the money they spent on us each year and truly appreciate them, while still having the joys of waking up christmas morning and the "believing" that comes with santa. -the best thing that i've realized is that you learn to look for talents in your spouse, and kids. it's easy to get clothing and fun things for them. but when you look at your child or spouse and search to find something that will help them improve their talents or hobbies, you come to understand them better and usually, this is the funnest present to give with the most thought put into it because you think this gift will actually make them a better person.
Want to give Gold Frankincense and Myrrh Christmas gifts as part of a 3 gifts for Christmas tradition? Here are gift ideas for kids and adults!
DIY three gifts for baby Jesus brought to him by the wise men. Also, included is a tutorial for crafting the wooden peg wise men.
Step into history with our meticulously crafted costumes representing the Three Wise Men. The Balthazar ensemble shines with an opulent gold paisley brocade overrobe, complemented by a pristine white kaftan, a bold red sash, and a regal headpiece to crown the look. For Melchior, drape yourself in a sumptuous red satin cape adorned with shimmering metallic trim and a rich creme kaftan. The ensemble is cinched with a braided rope belt and completed with a majestic headpiece. Gaspar's attire exudes an air of mystique with a vivid multi-colored overrobe paired perfectly with a vibrant red kaftan. The look is bound with a braided rope belt and finished with a distinguished headpiece. Embrace the grandeur of the Magi with these stunning ensembles. Revel in the awe-inspiring legacy of the Magi as these unparalleled ensembles transport you to a world of biblical grandiosity and reverence.
Learning who the Magi were teaches us how to worship our King! How are we led? Do we come to worship Him? What gifts do we bring?
Details Though many people know the biblical story of the legendary gifts of the Magi, told in the Gospel according to Matthew, few have experienced the extraordinary scent of frankincense and myrrh. These fragrant resins, used by ancient Greeks and Romans for medicinal and religious purposes, can be enjoyed on your evening fire or as incense. Our set of three mango-wood chests also contains the third gift of the Magi: gold. Here, delicate flakes of 23-karat gold are presented in a handblown glass ball. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Frankincense is from Boswellia sacra trees in the Dofar region of Oman. Myrrh is from Commiphora trees found throughout the Arabian Peninsula. The chests are crafted in India. 1.09 kgs 2.4 lbs Each: 7.6 cm L x 8.9 cm W Each: 3" L x 3.5" W Metric US/Imperial Frankincense, myrrh, 23k gold in glass. Mango wood and brass chests. Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years. Certificate of authenticity included Keep away from children and pets Made in USA. Ships fast from USA. Gift Info Email this item in advance of a gift. Email this item as a gift suggestion. Free Gift Wrap? No Premium Gift Wrap? No
If you're teaching about the Three Wise Men this week, here are some helpful resources to plan your Sunday school lesson: Gift of the Maji with real samples for kids! Wise Men Bible Coloring Pages
