The feast of the Epiphany occurs on the evening of January 6, the twelfth day after Christmas. Its name means “appearance” or “manifestation,” and it celebrates the day when Jesus was revealed as the Son of God to the wise men, or magi. When the magi adored the infant Jesus and presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, it was taken as a sign, because they were Gentiles, that Jesus was sent as the Savior of all men everywhere, not only the Jews.
Following is a list of children’s stories, videos, coloring pages and activities for this special day. Epiphany Stories and Articles: The First Epiphany - The story of the first Epiphany for children, with text in English and Spanish. Ideal for preschoolers and children up to 5 years old. Download the free ebook (epub/mobi) here. We Three Kings – A kids’ PowerPoint of the classic Christmas song, “We Three Kings”. Great for preschoolers and young children. A Little Children’s Book about Epiphany - Short quotations about Epiphany, with engaging photos on each page. A cute booklet for children from 4 to 7 years old. A Man Named Jesus: The Visit of the Magi - A comic for children ages 4 - 8 illustrating what happened when the Magi came to see Jesus The Visit of the Magi – A brief overview of the story of the wise men, from Matthew 2:1-11. For kids of all ages. The Intriguing Story of the First Christmas, part 3 - An in-depth look at the story of the visitation of the Magi. For children ages 6 on up. The Other Wise Man – The classic story of Artaban, the fourth wise man. This story is condensed for easy reading and is suitable for children ages 7 on up. Wise Men from the East – An overview of the story of the Magi from the Bible, along with interesting insight into what Christian tradition has to say about the fate of these three adventurous men who left everything behind to follow a star and worship the Messiah. Ideal for kids 7 and up. Fascinating Facts About Epiphany - Interesting facts about the origins of the Magi and their search for the new King. For ages 8 on up. Caspar's Story - A true to life retelling of the story of the Magi, as told by Caspar. Ideal for children ages 8 on up. Download the free ebook (epub/mobi) here. The Star of Bethlehem - What was the "sign in the east" that the Wise Men saw? Discover some fascinating possibilities with this cool article. For children ages 8 on up. All About the Wise Men - A peek into the history of the Wise Men. For children ages 8 on up. Travels in Africa: The Escape to Egypt - Interesting facts about Jesus' stay in Egypt. For children ages 8 on up. Musings on the Magi - A fascinating article about the Magi, including thoughts on where they were from, why they traveled to Bethlehem and what they found when they arrived. Unlike the other stories & articles in this list, this article is just text with no pictures. Even so, older children from ages 8 or 9 on up who have heard the story of the Magi many times will likely enjoy the new, interesting information this article provides. Videos: NEW! The Wise Men and the Star of Bethlehem - A re-enactment of the visit of the Wise Men. The Wise Men Visit Baby Jesus - Excerpted from the cartoon "Bible for Beginners" Child of Love: the Visit of the Magi - An audio dramatization of the visit of the Magi and Joseph and Mary's flight into Egypt. About 10 minutes long; excerpted from the Christmas audio drama "Child of Love". The Fourth Wise Man – Classic movie for children about the legend of the Artaban, the fourth wise man. We Three Kings - Kidzone Animated Children’s Song The Nativity Story – Wise Men - Excerpted from the movie “The Nativity” (2006) The Three Wise Men – Story of the three wise men as told by children; courtesy of www.jesusandkidz.com. Coloring Pages and Arts and Crafts Activities
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Updated December 2020
The Christmas season is always a special time for families – a time of love, warmth, togetherness, giving, caring – and lots and lots of fun! Following are some links to good Christmas stories and videos for children of all ages. In fact, you may even enjoy having your whole family read (or watch) some of these heartwarming and character building stories together, celebrating the beauties and joys of this special season that only comes once a year. Merry Christmas! Stories, Comics and Books: 1 – 4 year olds:
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Videos: Note: These are short songs, video clips and cartoons. Click here for a listing of full length Christmas movies and cartoons for the whole family!
- Christmas Candle - Wake, O, Earth - Christmas Praise in the air - I'd like to be a Christmas tree - Ring Christmas bells - Jesus come into my heart - There is born a child - Do you hear what I hear - Wonderful
- Song: All Must Draw Near - Song: Jesus Our Savior
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Your body is an amazingly intricate and efficient machine, but it needs proper care to run well. If you want to be free of sickness and other physical problems, you have to do your part. That takes time, thought, and effort. You have to eat properly, drink plenty of fluids, get sufficient sleep, exercise, have your teeth and eyes checked periodically, limit your exposure to things that could be harmful, and so on.
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Earth Day (April 22) is a great opportunity to teach children about appreciating the marvels of Creation and taking care of the beautiful Earth we have been given. Here are some free stories, presentations, videos, coloring pages and activity sheets that can be used at home, school or other group gatherings to help children better understand and appreciate the importance of caring for nature.
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Updated April 2020!
This post includes a comprehensive list of stories, videos, coloring pages and activities for children. All stories, coloring pages and activity sheets can be freely downloaded, printed and used at no cost for group events or at home. Happy Easter! If you are looking for children's devotional articles and presentations about Easter or topics related to Easter, you can find a large list of free resources here. Children's Stories, Devotionals, Comics, and Articles:
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Note: Be sure to check out this comprehensive list of resources for Lent to find even more children's stories, devotionals, coloring pages and arts and crafts that can be used for the Easter season! Coronavirus: Free stories, books, videos and coloring page about God's care, healing, and more3/23/2020
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God’s Care and Protection Healing
5 – 7 years God’s Care and Protection
8 – 11 years God’s Care and Protection
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Updated February 2020!
Following is a comprehensive list of stories, devotionals, coloring pages and activities for Lent for children and teens of all ages. All material is non-denominational and can be easily used by Catholics and Protestants alike. The material is divided by age and category (stories/devotionals). Lent-related subjects covered by this material include prayer, salvation, forgiveness, generosity and Christian living. Be sure to also check the list of free resources for Easter for even more stories, illustrated kids’ devotions, videos and fun activities. Lent Daily Devotional Books
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Devotionals Unless otherwise noted, the following devotionals deal with topics related to God’s love for humankind, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and having a close relationship with Jesus today. Some, such as John 3 and John 1:1-14, are Bible chapters with colorful illustrations that bring the text to life and make it easy to understand.
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Updated February 2020!
Valentine's Day is an annual holiday celebrated around the world on February 14. It began as a feast honoring Saint Valentine but is now celebrated as a holiday dedicated to love and friendship. (Adapted from Wikipedia) Following are some great stories, videos and arts and crafts activities for children for this special day. Stories, Comics and Devotionals: For children ages 1-4
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Updated November 2019
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. This year (2019), Thanksgiving Day falls on the 28th of November. (Explanation adapted from Wikipedia) The following children’s stories, activities and videos are ideal for Thanksgiving. They can be used at home or in a classroom or Sunday School setting and will help children not only enjoy themselves but also remember the true meaning of the season. Stories, Books and Presentations
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