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<\/a><\/p>\nOn December 13th, there are officially 12 days left until Christmas! A fun and creative Christmas tradition I remember from my childhood is called "The Twelve Days of Christmas. It all starts on December 13th<\/sup> and continues up until Christmas Eve, December 24th<\/sup>. My favorite \u201c12 Days of Christmas\u201d is to leave one nativity piece each night and at the end of the 12 days the family will have a complete nativity scene.<\/p>\n First, chose a family or individual who would appreciate a little extra Christmas joy and each day, starting on the 13th, a leave a small gift for that person, anonymously. <\/p>\n The next step is to find a nice nativity scene, preferably with 12 pieces. Twelve piece nativities are pretty easy to find however, this year I was only able to find an 11 piece set so will also do a string of white lights, oval mirror to display or a star shaped ornament for their Christmas tree. I paid $19.00 for my nativity set.<\/p>\n Beginning 12 days before Christmas, deliver one piece of the nativity to your selected family. This Christmas tradition is especially fun if you are doing it with kids. Kids love to doorbell ditch and will quickly get into the Christmas spirit by taking part in The Twelve Days of Christmas. We try to do this after dark, or leave the nativity pieces on the porch when the family isn\u2019t home. Important- don\u2019t get caught! It\u2019s much more fun to remain anonymous!<\/p>\n You may want to attach a nativity scripture to each nativity piece. You can find a free download of suitable scriptures at www.familyreunionhelper.com<\/a>. Deliver one piece of the nativity each night for 12 nights\u2013 the last one being baby Jesus on the Christmas Eve, December 24th.<\/p>\n www.familyreunionhelper.com<\/a><\/p>\n Joseph <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2:4<\/b><\/p>\n And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem\u2026<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Mary Luke 2:7<\/b><\/p>\n And she brought forth her firstborn<\/a> son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn<\/a>.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n Donkey <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2: 1, 3-5 <\/b><\/p>\n \u201cAnd it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Agustus, that all the world should be taxed\u2026 And all went to be taxed, every one to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, into the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.\u201d<\/p>\n ————————————————————————–<\/b><\/p>\n Cow <\/b><\/p>\n John 1:3<\/b><\/p>\n All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made.\u201d <\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n ————————————————————————–<\/b><\/p>\n Lamb <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2:8<\/b><\/p>\n And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field\u2026<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n Lamb <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2:8<\/b><\/p>\n \u2026keeping watch over their flock by night<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n Shepherd <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2:20<\/b><\/p>\n And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n Shepherd <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2:8<\/b><\/p>\n And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————–<\/p>\n Camel <\/b><\/p>\n Galatians 6:2 <\/b><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n Bear ye one another\u2019s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.\u201d <\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n ————————————————————————–<\/b><\/p>\n Angel <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2:9-10<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n Star<\/b><\/p>\n Matthew 2:10<\/b><\/p>\n When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————–<\/p>\n Manger <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2: 12<\/b><\/p>\n And this shall be a sign<\/a> unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————–<\/p>\n Angel <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2:15<\/b><\/p>\n And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————–<\/p>\n Wise Man <\/b><\/p>\n Matthew 2:1<\/b><\/p>\n Now when Jesus was born<\/a> in Bethlehem of Jud\u00e6a in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————–<\/p>\n Wise Man Matthew 2:12<\/b><\/p>\n Saying, Where<\/a> is he that is born King<\/a> of the Jews? for we have seen his star<\/a> in the east, and are come to worship<\/a> him.<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n ————————————————————————–<\/b><\/p>\n Wise Man <\/b><\/p>\n Matthew 2:11<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n And when they had opened their treasures, they<\/p>\n presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense,<\/p>\n and myrrh.<\/p>\n <\/b>—————————————————————————-<\/p>\n Baby Jesus <\/b><\/p>\n Luke 2:11<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On December 13th, there are officially 12 days left until Christmas! 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