Why Do We Call It Christmas? DVD Review and Give-a-way

"Cutting down trees? Hanging stockings? Santa Claus? What do any of these have to do with Jesus' birthday?  More than you'd think! 
Join VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer along with intrepid newsman Buck Denver and all his friends on an amazing journey into the world's most popular holiday! Sure, you know the Christmas story. But do you know the story of Christmas? Don't miss the whimsical, educational, Christmical party to end all Christmas parties as Buck Denver Asks … Why Do We Call It Christmas?"

Contains the following topics:

-Where do we get the word Christmas?

-When was Jesus born?

-What do Christmas trees have to do with Jesus?

-Who is St. Nicholas?

-What is Hanukkah?

-Who is Emmanuel?

-Luke 2 Story

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My Review:

The kids and I sat down to watch this together.  It had so many great teaching opportunities.  The beginning with the boy in the van had us cracking up.  I had neglected to tell them the story of Saint Nicholas and they really were interested in that and asked me lots of questions.  It made me rethink how we might do our stockings this year too.  The puppets were very entertaining and did keep us interested and laughing.

The Christmas Tree story was very interesting too - I learned several things that I did not know.  This DVD did a great job telling the stories of the traditions behind Christmas.  In my opinion, this is a great way to start off the Christmas season.  I would buy this and watch it early in December and watch it every year to remind us why we do what we do and why we celebrate the way we do.

About Why Do We Call It Christmas: Approx. 60 minutes

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The give-a-way ends on 11/24/14 at 9pm EST.

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