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Join Cherub and the choirmaster as they experience the warmth, hope, anticipation and joy of the birth of a tiny little boy whose seemingly insignificant birth would echo hope for centuries to come. This is a heart-warming presentation of the first Christmas that will help young children understand the true meaning of this occasion.

This new spin on a familiar favorite contains 25 mini-documentaries that take viewers on an informative and inspiring journey through the Advent season. Ideal for families, this resource can also be adapted for small groups. Each segment features something related to Advent or Christmas such as the stories behind Christmas angels, Handel's "Messiah" and Rudolph; information on the origins of wreaths and Christmas trees; or the symbolism behind the gifts in the "Twelve Days of Christmas."
(extras include daily Bible readings with discussion questions)

Why was the town of Bethlehem so hardhearted that no private home would take them in if there was no room in the inn? If the Holy Family was in a dirty stable, why didn't the shepherds move them at once to their own homes? In these four half-hour lectures, Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey answers these and many other questions regarding the Christmas story, providing fresh understandings of the well-known Biblical stories of Christmas in a way that everyone can follow. Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey is a Presbyterian minister who spent 40 years living and teaching in seminaries and institutes in Egypt, Lebanon, Jerusalem and Cyprus.
Lecture 1: Where was the Manger and What was the Inn?
Lecture 2: Three Surprises - His Ancestors, Joseph and Herod
Lecture 3: Salvation and the Wise Men
Lecture 4: Herod's Atrocities and Simeon's Welcome

After the cross, the Nativity scene is Christianity's most recognized symbol. Its history, art and spirituality have been embraced by cultures around the world for nearly 2,000 years. This DVD unites theologians and collectors with an astonishing and beautiful array of nativity scenes collected from across the globe and housed at the Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. While this resource does not contain a study guide, it does provide interesting information about when the first crèches came about and how they evolved over the centuries. It will prompt viewers to ask questions of their own and/or discuss crèches they have seen or used in their own homes.

With practical applications for daily living, this video-based Bible study features the most beloved Christmas classic film by Charles Dickinson with relevant scriptures for you to use on the teachings of Jesus. Four lessons are: 1.Bah Humbug! (Mark 8:36); 2.A Past of Regret (Ecclesiastes 3:15); 3.A Present Repentance (2Corinthians 7:10); 4.The Salvation of Scrooge (1Thessalonians 5:9)

Christopher Reeve and Amy Grant relate this touching story of how an escaped lion and newborn lamb teach a brother and sister the true spirit of Christmas. This story is a heartfelt holiday classic that promises to captivate viewers. Animation.

Follow Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem and celebrate the birth of Jesus. An awe-inspiring musical score and Morgan Freeman's poignant narration capture all the power and beauty of the very first Christmas. Animation.

When his father becomes sick, Martin has to change his plans for an outdoor Christmas celebration in a sudden, yet creative way. Will he be able to give his family his special Christmas present? Children will enjoy this tale of the origin of the Christmas tree, set in Germany in the early 16th century. This beautifully illustrated story of the "tree that points to heaven" is sure to be a Christmas favorite. Animation.

This video is a wonderful guide to the season of Advent - and the perfect way to teach children to prepare for the coming of our Immanuel. Bible stories, activities and traditional advent songs provide an introduction to the first season of the Church Year and its lessons of hope and joy in God's promises. This program uses a combination of live-action puppets, illustrations, and 3-D computer animation.

Story 1: Could Ricky Meyer's mother really mean it - no presents for Christmas? Based on a true story, this is a moving tale of Ricky's deal with his mother and a misadventure that almost costs him all his gifts. In the end, he comes to understand the true meaning of Jesus' birth.
Story 2: Trying to make "the perfect Christmas present" for the royal family, a candy maker learns that the only truly perfect Christmas present is Jesus himself. Everyone enjoys learning about the symbol of the candy cane.