Project in kindergarten “Bright holiday at the gate

What to tell children about Christmas

Once upon a time, the Roman Emperor Augustus ordered all people to return to the cities where their ancestors were from. He wanted to rewrite the entire population, each clan and find out how many people live in his kingdom. The couple Joseph and Mary lived in the city of Nazareth, and they, like many people, had to return to the city of Bethlehem. It was from there that their ancestors from the family of King David were from.

Maria at this time was expecting her baby to be born, but she had to go on the road. In Bethlehem, all the houses were already occupied and the couple had to spend the night on the outskirts of the city in a cold shepherds’ cave. On this night from January 6 to 7, Mary gave birth to a child who was named Jesus. And at that time a new star lit up in the sky. Everyone believed that the father of the child was the righteous Joseph. But the Virgin Mary knew from the angel that her baby was the son and messenger of God, the savior of people. Mary swaddled the born baby and placed it on straw in a cattle feeder - a manger.

The shepherds were grazing their cattle in the field that night. An angel appeared to them and announced the birth of the Savior of people named Jesus Christ. He told them to go to the light of the star in Bethlehem. The shepherds, accompanied by the singing of angels, went into the cave and saw the Virgin Mary with the divine child. Many people on Earth rejoiced at the birth of Jesus Christ. From distant countries, wise men - the Magi - came to look at the son of God, brought Mary and Joseph gifts for the baby and praised the Nativity of Christ.

What to come up with for children on the occasion of the Holy Nativity of Christ?

It would be extremely appropriate to have a preparatory conversation with the children about the holiday itself and its significance in our lives. You can talk about traditions and ask how children celebrate similar holidays at home. It will be beautiful if you make a nativity scene for a group.

This is not difficult: you can take the bottom of a large box, cover it with hay inside or with floral raffia (artificial hay). Place the box on its edge, glue an illustration of the birth of Christ inside, and put animal figures. This is exactly how I think you should prepare to spend Holy Christmas in kindergarten.

I think that the most successful and memorable option would be an event such as caroling in kindergarten. This one is very unusual, fun and funny. Children will simply be delighted, and adults too. Just don’t forget to warn your colleagues from other groups, as well as the administration, so that they take care of sweets for little carolers.

Since we want to have a fun Christmas holiday in our kindergarten, we need to plan everything. We make the simplest costumes: Parsleys, clowns, nesting dolls, folk costumes. We give children folk instruments: balalaika, pipe, rattle. We learn the simplest carols, words of greeting and go to groups, go into the kitchen, to the manager, the nurse and sing carols.

Then we have a feast, eating the sweets we received together!

You can organize a simple but fun fortune telling for children. We take a bag and put various objects in it that are associated with professions. Fortune telling is called: “Who will I be when I grow up?” Children pull out objects without looking and decipher their future profession.

Well, how do you like my idea of holding a folk-style Christmas in kindergarten? Share your impressions and tell us about your experience. Don’t forget to invite your colleagues and friends to our community, subscribe to the news!

Sincerely, Tatyana Sukhikh! Till tomorrow!

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Questions for children about Christmas

What was the name of the emperor who organized the census?
What city were Joseph and Mary heading to?
Why did Joseph and Mary have to spend the night in the shepherds' cave?
What was the name of the baby who was born to Joseph and Mary?
What happened in heaven with the birth of Jesus?
What is the name of a cattle feeder?
How did the shepherds know about the birth of the Savior?
Who are the Magi?
What is Christmas Eve?
When does Christmas Eve start?
What is kutya?
What do you know about carols?
Tell us what a nativity scene is?
Why is the holiday from January 6 to 7 called Christmas?
What are the new words you learned today from the story about Christmas?

Joint activities such as Christian Christmas games, drawings on the theme of the Nativity, and Proverbs about Christmas for children will also help to tell your child about the Nativity of Christ. And don’t forget about Christmas gifts for children either.

New Year's holidays alternate one after another. It is important for children to understand the difference between the fairy-tale character Santa Claus and the church Jesus Christ, and to know the history of religion. This idea, laid down from childhood, will play a big role in life.

Secrets from the method box

Fortune telling and other mystical things are one of the ways to add some variety to everyday life. But such entertainment is not suitable for children; this will not work in kindergarten.

What was the most important thing for children on Christmas morning throughout the centuries? Go caroling and earn yourself a bunch of goodies! The custom of going from house to house in groups was traditional before the revolution, and today more and more Russians want to revive folk rituals. If earlier they put various foodstuffs in carolers’ bags (as many as they could), then nowadays children want sweets and toys.

For Christmas, it is appropriate to give small gifts, purely symbolic, as they say. You can make them yourself. Thematic manuals can help us with this. I like three books: “New Year. Christmas. Fun DIY crafts”, “Celebrating the New Year and Christmas”, “DIY angel figurines: step-by-step master classes”.

There are instructions for making crafts, fancy dress costumes, tips for decorating your home, recipes for holiday dishes, and scenarios for how to spend Christmas in kindergarten. Excellent benefits, I tell you.

Be sure to find an opportunity to purchase them for yourself. They will be useful not only for teachers, but also for everyone who likes to make crafts.

Entertainment: What is Christmas? for children of the preparatory group. Scenario

Round table with parents: “What is Christmas?”
Author: Efimova Alla Ivanovna, teacher of GBDOU No. 43, Kolpino St. Petersburg

Description: This material is intended for educators and primary school teachers to conduct events dedicated to the New Year and Christmas in primary schools and preschool institutions. Goal: Creating a festive mood. Objectives: - Develop logical thinking, sense of rhyme; — Teach children to solve riddles, thereby expanding their vocabulary and horizons; — Develop creative imagination. — Teaching folk games and joint activities. Preliminary work: memorizing poems, carols, conversations on the topic, watching presentations.

Educator: Hello children and guests. It is with great pleasure that we are glad to see and welcome you as our guest. Make yourself comfortable, make yourself at home. It is no coincidence that we have all gathered here; everyone knows that the winter holidays are coming and there are many of these holidays. All these holidays are fun, with festivities, songs and dances. I’m sure you and I will have the same wonderful holiday today. Tell me, please, children, what winter holidays do you know? Children: New Year, Christmas, baptism, old New Year. Educator: Yes, all the answers are correct. After all, each holiday has its own specific date. Who can tell me these numbers? Answers. Educator: What do you think people do on Christmas, on baptism, on New Year's Eve? Answers. Educator: Guys, why do you think the holiday was called Christmas? Answers: Christ was born. Child: I remember how, as a child, I heard a story about Christmas for the first time. I was excited to tears - After all, little Christ was born Not in a rich eminent house And lay not in a magnificent cradle, But in a remote cave, on straw, Angels, bending over him, sang.

Educator: We have learned poems dedicated to these holidays for our respected parents, and I will ask our children to go out and read the poems. Child: Silver holiday In our country, A decorated Christmas tree - In every window. Everyone is waiting: Now he will come in, Brand new Next year. Twelve little sparrows are chilling in the garden. Twelve months into the new year. Midnight struck - Twelve o'clock. And we read the Twelve Verses. Child: Happy Christmas! There is no happier celebration! On the night of Christ's birth, a Star lit up above the earth. Since then, through the centuries, it shines on us like the sun. Warms the soul with faith, So that the world becomes more beautiful, better. Gives sparkles of magic Happy Christmas! Peace comes to every home, Merry Christmas! Educator: Today, on the eve of all these holidays, my parents and I decided to arrange a small holiday for you with tea. But so that my parents wouldn’t get bored, I decided to organize a little competition for them. The children replied that on Christmas many people go caroling and tell fortunes. Educator: And now I want to address my question to the parents. What do carolers want? Parents' answers. Educator: I am sure that many parents know small carols and I want to invite them to sing carols at our holiday. Parents sing carols: The carol was born, On the eve of Christmas Chorus: Oh, Kolyada, my carol! Open the window, let's start Christmas! Chorus: Oh, Kolyada, my carol! Open doors, get you out of bed. Chorus: Oh, Kolyada, my carol! Educator: Kolyada came, it brought fun to everyone, don’t sit, don’t be bored, quickly get up for the round dance. Educator: I invite you to the game. The most favorite games in Rus' were round dance games. And you and I will play a round dance game. Two children or adults form a gate. Children pass through the gate singing. To the words: “And she left the little one,” the gate closes. The caught children join the drivers. Game “Carol has come to us...”. The carol came to us, brought the carol, She went by herself, saw all the children, and left the little one behind.

Educator: We played a little, you can relax. I want to tell you some Christmas riddles that both adults and children can guess. - In the middle of winter there is a great celebration: a great holiday - Jesus... - (Christmas) - There is a celebration in the whole world, Because... (Christmas)! - For long days she led them here, a big... (star) appeared in the sky. - This Angel brought news that She would be born... (Christ) - And what gifts did the carolers receive? (cookies, candies, sometimes coins and fruits) - The main dish of the Christmas holidays, which is placed on the table in a pot? (kutia) - A festive attribute, without which the New Year and Christmas holidays are not complete? (Christmas tree) - How did they decorate the Christmas tree in Rus'? (sweets, apples, etc.) - They gave the brothers a warm house so that the five of them could live. The big brother did not agree and settled separately. (Hand in mitten) Educator: The answers, you all know. (intercom ringing). Dad is late, we put him in a Santa Claus costume and he congratulates all the guests and invites them to the round dance.

Educator: We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and invite you to Christmas. What do you think Christmastide is? Answers: Christmas time is the days from January 6 to January 18, when people congratulate each other on the birth of Jesus Christ.

Educator: Christmas carols are an ancient custom of going from house to house with congratulatory songs, with wishes of health, a bountiful harvest, and prosperity. A carol is a request for alms. Child: Christmas has come - We have been waiting for it for a long time. The people celebrate Christmastide: They rejoice and sing. Young and old are having fun, who came to our tea party! Educator: Our parents chanted carols for us and wished us health. And we will answer them in kind, Let's sing together. Children sing carols: - Let's go Caroling, Walk along the street, Walk along the street, Happy New Year! - Kolyada, Kolyada, where have you been before? I spent the night in the field, and now I’ve come to you. - We sow, we weed, we sow, Merry Christmas! We sow, we weed, we sow, we wish you happiness and joy! - We wish all good people goodness, Gold and silver! Lush pies, honey pancakes! May everyone be healthy and live many years! Educator: Your carols are good, but let's play hide and seek with the snowballs. There are snowballs scattered on the floor, and try to collect them in a basket. We invite both parents and children to play. Game: “Hide the snowball in the basket.”

Educator: You sang and danced, You were probably very tired. Our mothers tried, worked, baked pies for tea. Some cheesecakes, some cookies, Thanks to them for the treat. The tables were set for us, and we were invited to tea.

Educator: While we are all drinking tea together, I propose to talk about family traditions. Merry Christmas to everyone. And during the holidays, I suggest you go congratulate your relatives, sing carols and pick up a lot of sweets. May the New Year and Christmas holiday give you a feeling of magic! Let the candle light warm the house, Let the smell of fresh pine needles be in it! Let your loved ones and friends be nearby, let your family be happy and joyful.

We recommend watching:

Christmas gatherings in kindergarten. Scenario for the “Nativity of Christ” holiday for senior preparatory groups at a preschool educational institution. Scenario Summary of GCD on the topic: Christmas in the senior group of kindergarten Pedagogical project in the senior group. Children about Christmas

Project “The Feast of the Nativity of Christ” in the senior group