Love this. An old story, with a modern twist. It was a youtube link in an email from my friend Lynne, who got it from her friend, Donna....and I hoisted it to share here with you.
I'm about to bake our cake, a tradition started when the kids were little to remind them of the real meaning of Christmas. We take baby Jesus out from the nativity, nestle him in frosting, surround him with candles, and sing Happy Birthday. It was an idea I hoisted from my childhood church - they presented cake at the children's mass each year. I shared the concept with our current priest....I wonder if he'll serve cake tonight? Last year he gathered all the kids at the alter and had them assist in opening a gigantic gift. Out came a helium balloon in the shape of a star. He let it slowly rise while narrating the nativity story. So simple. So clever. He connected what-they-know with what he was trying to tell them. Not unlike the video clip, right?
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Michelle! Thanks for sharing this, I especially like your cake tradition; what a cool idea!
Cindi
Posted by: Cindi Picou | Friday, December 24, 2010 at 12:35 PM
That's brilliant! I've got to show my family. I love that you make Jesus a birthday cake -- what flavor does He like?
Posted by: Carrie | Friday, December 24, 2010 at 01:50 PM
HI MICHELLE, thank you for the mention... I got the link from my neighbor-- we all share don't we? happy holidays and creative successful new year to you!
Posted by: Donna Watson | Friday, December 24, 2010 at 04:10 PM
that was completely awesome. i love it. happy holidays to you and yours michelle. xoxo
Posted by: cindi | Friday, December 24, 2010 at 06:36 PM
Totally share-worthy (the video AND the balloon idea). Christmas blessings to you and yours.
Posted by: Linda in Jackson TN | Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Hilarious! ( 100 times better than the message our priest filmed and sent out, lol!)
Posted by: Gina | Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Hello Michele,
first of all a happy Christmas to you too and your family !
Awesome video : it's curious how the imagination of people work ....LOL
Although I'm not religious it's nice to read how you have your christmas and your christmastraditions. I'm glad your priest understands children and knows how to touch them.
greetings from Belgium
Inge
Posted by: inge | Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Michelle, I waited to watch this until I had a real internet connection--wi-fi in Maine is painfully slow.
The video is wonderful--definitely shareworthy. Thanks for the link.
Hope you and yours had a great Christmas and that you have a wonderful New Year.
Hugs
Posted by: Nancy | Friday, December 31, 2010 at 01:34 PM