I have use this book for Christmas and Easter with ...
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I have use this book for Christmas and Easter with my own children for years.  Now, I am enjoying using it for a 4-5th grade Sunday School class.
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My daughter has read this every year to her almost-12 yr old and has started reading it to the little almost-3 yr old.  The older one remembers each year getting the cookies and milk ready for Santa, and, the carrots for the reindeer after the reading.  He now helps his brother gather the goodies.  It has been a wonderful tradition!
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This book is the perfect addition to my Christmas books.  There are so many great ideas to bring the Christmas spirit into your kid's lives.  Each of the ideas are unique and brought to the book by a different blogger.  I can hardly wait to do each of these activities with my daughter this coming Christmas season.  I also cannot wait to possibly start new traditions by doing some of these activities year after year.
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I will use this every year for my Advent and Christmas devotions. Will buy copies for friends and family next year.
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It has been a family tradition to read the Christmas Story from the Bible on Christmas Eve.  We have to skip to a different chapter in a different Book in order to read the part about the wise men who came to see the Christ-child baring gifts.  The holes in this special Christian account has always left me feeling like I was missing something.  This book has provided a possible filler for the Christmas Story.  Reading this book will become a new family tradition around the Christmas Season.  The story is full of colorful descriptions and riveting plot-line, which allow you to feel a part of the wise men's earnest search for answers, as well as the might change of heart they experience as they seek the Son of the One True God.
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This book brings together the tradition and symbols that surrounds Easter in a simple way that children will grasp.  Anyone who wishes to learn more will be led through the stories of the bible which corresponds with the symbol that Christian use during Easter season.

Recommended for all ages and anyone who wishes to understand the meaning of Easter.  Great as a beginning reader too.
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I am by no means an awesome guitar player but I've been using this book for over 10 years to play and absolutely love to play the Christmas music in it. It is not a perfect book by any means I have changed some of the chords and I have take out or added some but overall it's a great book and mine is almost worn out and when it does I'm going to buy another one. I also like that I can play the guitar with my wife who plays the piano.
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This is a lovely book that we have had for many years.  Our children have worn it out looking at the wonderful pop up illustrations.  It also sticks very closely to the text from the Bible.  A Christmas treasure!
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This book is super good and you can count down to Christmas with it.
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It could easily be called Advent Celebration for Easter. Maybe not  but this Easter family devotional will likely become a favorite way of focusing on our Saviors death and resurrection. As I became familiar with the easy to use guide to celebrating Easter through Gods Word, I could envision adding candles  something to make it more of a ceremony. For the family that finds it difficult to pull off daily devotions together, Barbara Reaoch makes it doable for a month  a great way to kick off a year round habit.

Confession; I am a great lover of Bible Study Fellowship  and when I read that Barbara Reaoch is BSFs director of childrens programs, I was elated! This devotional is clear cut and easy to use, covering the four weeks before Resurrection Sunday. Included are verses to memorize, Scripture to cover, discussion points and a song/hymn to work on throughout each week. Be sure to read How to use this Devotional at the beginning. Great tips and preparation will lead to a successful time with your family.

Two things that I especially love; First, the first devotional is on the resurrection of Lazarus  a perfect beginning to studying about Jesus resurrection. Second, the sweet illustrations by Carol McCarty often have wonderful little details that make studying them worth your time.

Enjoy this devotional with your family and follow it up with Why Christmas? at the end of the year.
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This looks like a really simple book, but out of about 25 books I've purchased for my countdown to Christmas collection, this is one of my top favorites. This has a great message about the meaning of Christmas and what it means to give a true "gift." There isn't direct mention of Jesus, but it would be hard for someone to not feel His love after reading this. There are scriptural references.  I think this book will appeal to my children even as they grow older and anticipate that it will be a favorite for years.
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This book could be used for a wide variety of ages. Preschool children will enjoy the coloring and can help with the recipes. Each day has a poem or something to write and also a picture to color. The birth of Jesus is also part of this book, which I love. It is a gentle and fun approach to organizing some Christmas activities. Older children will enjoy the whole book where they are able to make plans for Christma, jot down ideas, color cute pictures and bake easy to follow recipes. For us we usually scale back homeschooling in December. I think this would be a fun way to add some structure. I receieved an e-copy to review.
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When I saw this book it reminded me of Christmastime when I was child. Things seemed so simple then and Christmas was not as commercialized as it is now. Also, we weren't reluctant to sing religious songs at Christmas because, back then, nobody would find it offensive. This book has the words to a lot of old favorites as well as black and white illustrations for each. The book I received had a different picture on it, I'm not sure I like it as well as this one, but the book is in excellent condition and I am very pleased with it.
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I got this book from the library and used it for Easter dinner last year and it was a hit and made Easter Day a relaxing time wtih my family.  I made the ham, scalloped potatoes, pureer butternut squash and green beans.  I just ordered a copy for myself to plan Thanksgiving.  Looking forward to another stress free holiday!

The recipes were all very well explained!  Great book!
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I have used this book for several years and it continues to be a Blessing. It constantly reminds me that Christianity is not a religion but a personal relationship with Jesus. Each day I am challenged to go through the day sharing my life with Jesus and being thankful for all that comes my way.

Next to my Bible, It's one of the most important books I read.

We have given copies to many friends and know many other people who read it,  all of which say it is a blessing to them.
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I selected three of my favorites in this Easter book for children.  The one I liked most was "Coloring Easter Eggs" as the entire family was involved in the activity.  Even Dad made a surprise appearance at the end.  Second, I really enjoyed "Easter Around the World" as it told which countries celebrate Easter.  And, last but not least, was "Here Comes Easter".  This one has Billy helping his Grandmother before the big day.  He helps by cleaning his room and even helps her bake some items.  By helping his Grandmother, she has a much more relaxed time in the kitchen.

Most highly recommended.
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Beautifully designed book. I love that the suggested family-friendly activities center around Christmas, but that the devotional part of the book is good all year around with the focus on the names of Jesus and not the holiday season! Great book for anyone who wants to focus on Jesus and of course great at Christmastime for anyone wanted to build some friend or family traditions.