Leading up to the Christmas season, my daughter kept asking and and asking, When would she get to play with her nativity set? Now that it’s out of the box and on display, I love watching her play out the story of Jesus’ birth, especially as she discovers more about its significance each year.
One really great way to share the story of the first Christmas with kids is to take them to see a “live nativity”—a depiction of the story of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and their visitors using live actors and sometimes even animals. If you’re interested in sharing that experience with your kids—we are!—here are a few opportunities you’ll find in our area this Christmas:
Click here to submit your event to the calendar!
Caroling at the Historic Bridge
Friday, December 1 6–8pm | Hanover Historic Bridge
See Old St. Nick and enjoy both sweet treats and the sweet sounds of area choirs.
More info: facebook.com/CityofHanover/posts/10159857078220571
Westbridge Community Church “Jingle Jam”
Friday, December 1 6:15–8pm | STMA Middle School West
A party for the whole family—live performance, cookie decorating, family photo station, and more! Learn about opportunities to give back during the Christmas season.
More info & RSVP: facebook.com/events/136444297007842
Children’s Holiday Shopping Mall
Saturday, December 2 9am–1pm | STMA Middle School West
Children up through 5th grade can shop for inexpensive gifts (escorted by a Girl Scout) and have them gift-wrapped to bring home.
More info: facebook.com/events/1734011473328790
Earlier this week I mentioned that it’s “Shop Local Week” in STMA. (You can read more about the value of shopping at local businesses at stmamom.com/shoplocal.)
Here are five of MY favorite places to “shop local” in St. Michael–Albertville:
It’s Shop Local Week in St. Michael–Albertville, seven days dedicated to the celebration of local businesses and to keeping our shopping dollars in our own community.
Why shop local?
- Because shopping local strengthens the local economy
- Dollars spent local, stay local
- Locally owned businesses create jobs
- Local businesses support charities and youth activities
- Local business owners invest in the community
So this week, help to stimulate our local economy by spending money at STMA businesses. Click here to view a list of businesses that belong to Shop STMA, and keep your eyes out for other great local places where you can invest money back into the community.
Pledge your support by marking yourself as “Going” on the Shop Local event on Facebook >> https://facebook.com/events/2033029060317237