One of my favorite Christmas memories is from my teenage years--my friend's mom read us the Best Christmas Pageant Ever while we were sitting around the Christmas tree. You are never too old to be read to!
I wanted to start giving my kids the same memories. We started reading it over several nights and Samara thought all the Herdmans' antics were pretty hilarious. I think it's a great read and one kids can relate to.
The book has a wonderful message. I think we are all imperfect like the Herdmans, though our imperfections may not be as obvious as theirs. We all need the Savior as much as the next guy. It's a great reminder not to be judgmental. I love these last pages that talk about how the Herdmans are so touched by the Christmas story when all the other kids, who've heard it their whole lives, aren't affected by it or don't understand it. They've heard it so many times that they just go through the motions when reenacting the pageant. I am too complacent/casual about important things sometimes. So this story is a great reminder for me to slow down and really appreciate why we celebrate Christmas.
I love Christmas stories. What are some of your favorites?
I've never even heard of this book...I'll have to read it this year. I wonder if they have a kindle version...
ReplyDeleteI'll have to add this to my list of must read books with my kids. I've never heard of it either.
ReplyDeleteI don't know this book either like Debbie....will need to buy it...I bet Mateo knows it and grew up with it....we have a lot of Christmas books...funny thing is, the kids like the very very silly ones!!
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