The Christmas Present

The Christmas Present

Prop-Tissue Box Presents—The children should wear box –like tissue boxes on their hands wrapped in Christmas paper and a bow on top. (top is actually the bottom of box) Note: the children’s hands should be inside the box holding the tissue for support

Christmas Present

Bow toward ceiling- reach up with rt hand- (Christmas) then lt hand(present) Rt hand down by waist then lt hand down by waist “sent” Reach both hands out level, “earth” both hands by shoulders,” long”- twist hands 3x’s (this will turn the box in a twisting motion) Bow toward ceiling- reach up with rt hand- (Christmas) then lt hand(present) Rt hand down by waist then lt hand down by waist “Bring” Reach both hands out level, “joy” both hands by shoulders, ”all”twist hands 3x’s (this will turn the box in a twisting motion) Rt hand reach from lt hip overhead to rt hip

Christmas Present Sent to Earth so long ago Christmas Present Christmas Present Bringing joy we all could know Came to us A tiny Babe Came to us The world to save Christmas Present Christmas Present Sent from God above It’s Jesus, and He’s come to share His love.

Verse 1 Born in Bethlehem In a stable lay Mary, Joseph both were there With animals and hay

lt hand reach from rt hip overhead to lt hip Bow toward ceiling- reach up with rt hand- (Christmas) then lt hand(present) Rt hand down by waist then lt hand down by waist Raise both hands overhead, “bove” twist hands in box overhead Lower rt hand 2 cts, lower lt hand 2cts, cross hands at waist reach overhead and open to sides

Hold hands behind back to hide presents

Verse 2 Came to us as man In the world He came From that day we knew the world Would never be the same

Hold boxes at chest

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Bridge What a present grand On this Christmas morn Precious Savior, King of Kings! Jesus Christ is born

Raise rt hand up overhead 2cts, twist hand 2x’s Raise lt hand up overhead 2cts, twist hand 2x’s Wave boxes overhead alternating R then L (4x’s) Lower arms

A Holy Silent Night with Silent Night! Holy Night!

Prop- silver wands shaped like a star attached to 8” silver stick (rod), place streamers from star or Create 12“stars from silver foil poster paper. You will need two per child. Tape the stars together leaving a hole. Stuff a grocery sack between the stars then seal shut. This will make the star look puffy.

It was a silent night in Bethlehem

Using wand in rt hand- figure 8 to lt hip then to rt hip 2 cts each, “hem”circle from lt hip overhead to rt hip Tap overhead LL RR LL RR Tap chest level LL RR Tap up up down down Tap chest level LL RR Using wand in rt hand- figure 8 to lt hip then to rt hip 2 cts each, “night”circle from lt hip overhead to rt hip

The stars were shining bright over the Lamb The was the holy child So lowly meek and mild Upon the earth He smiled Yes, It was… a holy silent night

It was a silent night the angels came The Lord and Savior came to us as man He came to us that night To bring to us His light Oh what a blessed sight Yes, It was… a holy silent night

Silent Night Blessed sight All rejoice Stars were bright Jesus came With His light

Using wand in rt hand- figure 8 to lt hip then to rt hip 2 cts each, “came”circle from lt hip overhead to rt hip Tap overhead LL RR LL RR Tap chest level LL RR Tap up up down down Tap chest level LL RR Using wand in rt hand- figure 8 to lt hip then to rt hip 2 cts each, “night”circle from lt hip overhead to rt hip 2 groups- group 1 raise wand overhead Group 2 raise wand overhead Both groups- Tap overhead LL RR LL RR Group 1 lower wand Group 2 lower wand 2

Yes, it was…a holy silent night

Using wand in rt hand- figure 8 to lt hip then to rt hip 2 cts each, “night”circle from lt hip overhead to rt hip

Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright

Cross wand at chest over heart toward lt shoulder Raise overhead

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child

Cross wand at chest over heart toward lt shoulder

Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace

Raise overhead Wave overhead L R L R

Sleep in heavenly peace

Cross wand at chest over heart toward lt shoulder

Christ, the Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born

Wave overhead L R L R Cross wand at chest over heart toward lt shoulder

It’s Jesus with Angels We Have Heard on High

Prop- white gloves with “angel” feathers attached or Fabric Streamers—The children should wave white fabric streamers to the movement. Attach light weight tulle fabric to a 12“dowel rod with clear packing tape. You could even add ribbon to make the streamer more beautiful.

Out in the fields were shepherds Tending to their sheep When suddenly the angel came And woke them from the sleep Fear not, he said, Don’t be afraid I bring good news today A Savior who is Christ the Lord Has come the world to save

Reach rt hand chest level from lt side to rt side 4 cts then by side Reach lt hand chest level from rt side to lt side 4 cts then by side Cross rt hand to chest then lt hand over rt to chest, “angel” pat chest 2x’s Open arms chest level out into a “v” level then drop by sides Reach rt hand chest level from lt side to rt side 4 cts then by side Reach lt hand chest level from rt side to lt side 4 cts then by side Cross rt hand to chest then lt hand over rt to chest, “Christ” pat chest 2x’s Open arms chest level out into a “v” level then drop by sides

It’s Jesus He is born It’s Jesus On Christmas morn

Step touch rt then lt Fly arms up 2 cts, down 2 cts( like a bird) Step touch rt then lt Fly arms up 2 cts, down 2 cts( like a bird) 3

He is the bright and morning star He’s the long awaited One It’s Jesus He is born!

Hands by sides (1-3) then 2 claps (&4) Hands by sides (1-3) then 2 claps (&4) Step touch rt then lt Fly arms up 2 cts, down 2 cts( like a bird)

Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Refrain Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

At chest hold hands rt clasped over lt Place hands by shoulders palms up repeat

It’s Jesus He is born It’s Jesus On Christmas morn He is the bright and morning star The long awaited One It’s Jesus He is born!

Step touch rt then lt Fly arms up 2 cts, down 2 cts( like a bird) Step touch rt then lt Fly arms up 2 cts, down 2 cts( like a bird) Hands by sides (1-3) then 2 claps (&4) Hands by sides (1-3) then 2 claps (&4) Step touch rt then lt Fly arms up 2 cts, down 2 cts( like a bird)

He is the bright and morning star The long awaited One It’s Jesus He is born!

Hands by sides (1-3) then 2 claps (&4) Hands by sides (1-3) then 2 claps (&4) Step touch rt then lt Fly arms up 2 cts, down 2 cts( like a bird)

Step touch 4 x’s R L R L, “in”- fly arms up slowly and lower slowly repeat

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Away in a Manger

(Traditional melody) Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

(Alternate melody) The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes; I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

Prop- gold tinsel tied around wrist Nativity Scene—Have a group of children create the nativity. You will need Mary, Joseph, a doll wrapped in cloth to portray baby Jesus. It would also be nice to add a wooden manger. Suggestion-Sign language choir can be used

“away”-Palms of hands facing upward out by shoulders, “Manger”- cradle arms and rock rlrl, “little”- prayer hands at chest, “Sweet”- sleep hands by head and tilt head to rt, “Stars”- raise hands up 6 cts, down 6 cts twinkle fingers, ”Little”- prayer hands at chest, “asleep”- sleep hands by head tilt to rt Prayers hands at chest

(Traditional melody) Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there.

Cross hands at chest (hug), “ask”- palms of hands up by shoulders Repeat 1x Circle hands wrist over wrist from waist to overhead, “thy” same motion lower hands, “Fit”- Cross hands at chest (hug), “live”- palms of hands up by shoulders

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Joy with Joy to the World

Prop- _ the choir have Christmas bells ( 1 per hand) the other _ wear gold tinsel wrist bands with red gloves or Bell Plates—Punch 4 symmetrical holes in a red plastic plate. Cute 12” pieces of green curling ribbon and gather 4 large bells. Tie the bells to the plate. The children could make this Bell Plate as a choir activity. Have the children pat the plate on their leg like a tambourine during the song.

Chorus Joy, joy, joy, joy, Joy to the world Joy, joy, joy, joy, Joy to the world

Bells –group 1 Wrist bands with gloves- group 2 Group 1- reach up down( rt lt rt lt) (Group 2 same movement with snaps) Shake bells 1 2 3 & 4 ( Group 2- snap to same beat) Group 1- reach up down( rt lt rt lt) (Group 2 same movement with snaps) Shake bells 1 2 3 & 4 (Group - snap to same beat)

Verse 1 Here’s a wondrous story

And this is why we sing

Group 1 play steady beat during verse 1 2 3 & 4 Group 2- reach overhead rt then lt jazz hand (fingers spread), “story”- blink hands overhead rt then lt Hit thighs 2 x’s, clap 2x’s, snap with rt hand 2x’s then with lt hand 2x’s reach overhead rt then lt jazz hand (fingers spread), “glory”- blink hands overhead rt then lt Hit thighs 2 x’s, clap 2x’s, snap with rt hand 2x’s then with lt hand 2x’s


Group 1- reach up down( rt lt rt lt) (Group 2 same movement with snaps) Shake bells 1 2 3 & 4 ( Group 2- snap to same beat) Group 1- reach up down( rt lt rt lt) (Group 2 same movement with snaps) Shake bells 1 2 3 & 4 (Group - snap to same beat)

‘Bout a mighty King Came to earth in glory

Verse 2 Born so meek and lowly Born to save the world Came the One so holy For ev’ry boy and girl

Group 1 play steady beat during verse 1 2 3 & 4 Group 2- reach overhead rt then lt jazz hand (fingers spread), “lowly”- blink hands overhead rt then lt Hit thighs 2 x’s, clap 2x’s, snap with rt hand 2x’s then with lt hand 2x’s reach overhead rt then lt jazz hand (fingers spread), “holy”- blink hands overhead rt then lt Hit thighs 2 x’s, clap 2x’s, snap with rt hand 2x’s then with lt hand 2x’s

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Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

(Bells steady beat) group 2- circle rt hand from lt hip overhead to rt hip, “Lord” reverse to lt hand, “Let”- reach straight out with arms, “receive”hug self,” King”- cross arms at waist raise overhead and open to sides, “every”- flick fingers R 4x’s then lt 4 x’s,” Heaven”- blink fingers overhead R L by hips R L (2x’s) 3rd “Heaven”- cross arms at waist raise overhead and open to sides ,last “nature”- reach out arms chest level then hug self, “sing”- uncross arms straight out open chest level then drop arms by sides

Verse 3 We can’t stop our praisin’

To Jesus we rejoice

Group 1 play steady beat during verse 1 2 3 & 4 Group 2- reach overhead rt then lt jazz hand (fingers spread), “praisin”blink hands overhead rt then lt Hit thighs 2 x’s, clap 2x’s, snap with rt hand 2x’s then with lt hand 2x’s reach overhead rt then lt jazz hand (fingers spread), “raisin”- blink hands overhead rt then lt Hit thighs 2 x’s, clap 2x’s, snap with rt hand 2x’s then with lt hand 2x’s


Group 1- reach up down( rt lt rt lt) (Group 2 same movement with snaps) Shake bells 1 2 3 & 4 ( Group 2- snap to same beat) Group 1- reach up down( rt lt rt lt) (Group 2 same movement with snaps) Shake bells 1 2 3 & 4 (Group - snap to same beat)

Want to make some noise See our hands a raisin’

Tag- raise hands overhead to a “V”

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The Best Present of All

Prop- red sunglasses and baseball caps can be added or Tissue Box Presents—The Children can again use the tissue box presents for movement

The Best present of all Came to us one starry night

Blessed One, our Lord of Lords Holy Child we all adore And we want to love you more Jesus you are The Best present of all

“all”-Swim front with rt then lt , back stroke rt then lt Wipe-(like erasing a chalkboard) rt hand from lt side to rt side 1-4, reverse with lt hand from rt side to lt 5-8 “all”-Swim front with rt then lt , back stroke rt then lt Wipe-(like erasing a chalkboard) rt hand from lt side to rt side 1-4, reverse with lt hand from rt side to lt 5-8 Circle hands wrist over wrist 4 x’s rt side by rt hip, then 4x’s lt by lt hip Circle hands wrist over wrist 4 x’s rt side by rt hip, then 4x’s lt by lt hip Snap fingers RR LL RR LL Cross hands at waist raise overhead and open to sides in 5 cts “all”-Swim front with rt then lt , back stroke rt then lt

Verse 1 Christmas bells will ringing Makes me want to sing Jesus you’re my all in all! The Lord of ev’rything!

Step touch rt then lt Flick hands R R R R by rt shoulder Step touch lt then rt Flick hands L L L L by lt shoulder

Verse 2 Came to earth Baby Came to show His plan Came to share His love with us We’re in his mighty hands.

Step touch rt then lt Flick hands R R R R by rt shoulder Step touch lt then rt Flick hands L L L L by lt shoulder

Jesus you are The Best present of all

Cross hands at waist raise overhead and open to sides in 5 cts “all”-Swim front with rt then lt , back stroke rt then lt

The Best present of all Came to earth to bring His light

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