Have 9 packages wrapped as gifts with the letter on one side and the words to speak written on the back. In order, boys hold up box and read the words.
C - is for Christmas, for candles and canes, for cookies and candies, and good cheer that reigns.
H - is for holly's bright leaves and red berries, and Ho Ho from the old guy with cheeks like cherries.
R - is for reindeer, for red and green everywhere, and ringing bells you hear in the air.
I - is for icicles hung on the tree, and what's in the packages that you want to see.
S - is for stockings you hope will be filled and for the snow watch out, don't get chilled.
T - is for teddy bear, trains and a top. If it isn't here soon, you'll probably pop.
M - is for mistletoe, for gifts that you made, and memories so precious they never will fade.
A - is for the angel on top of the tree and anthems and carols we sing happily.
S - is for the Savior and his Christmas Star and for service to others, both near and far.
Leader - These things spell out Christmas to each one of us. Shopping and wrapping, my what a fuss:
Christmas is always the best time of the year, and we're certainly glad that it's almost here.
PROPS: Cards or construction paper signs with single letters, large enough to be seen from the back of the room, spelling out the word C H R I S T M A S.
PERSONNEL: 9 Cub Scouts, one for each letter in the word CHRISTMAS.
CUB #1 - C was the child in the manger asleep.
CUB #2 - H was the herder that guarded the sheep.
CUB #3 - R was the room in the stable that day.
CUB #4 - I - was the Innkeeper letting them stay.
CUB #5 - S was the star that led three by its light.
CUB #6 - T was the tiding of joy brought that night.
CUB #7 - M was the mother, whom Joseph stood near.
CUB #8 - A was the angel, whose message was clear.
CUB #9 - S was the song that the angels sang then, of peace on the earth and goodwill towards men.
Nine people hold large cards spelling out "C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S" with the script on the back.
C is for Caring - the Caring for others during the Holidays and all year 'round.
H is for Helping - helping others is part of the Cub Scout Promise.
R is for Remember - Remembering people who have helped us in the past.
I is for Imagine - Imagine a world of people helping other people.
S is for Sharing - the sharing of yourself.
T is for Time - Taking the time to care.
M is for Many - The Many opportunities we have to show our Scouting spirit.
A is for Always - We always do our best.
S is for Spirit - The spirit of giving - the giving of ourselves to others.
(All say together) "MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Personalize your drink coasters with this excellent themed craft. Your kids can customize them for special occasions like New Year, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and more.
What you'll need:
How to make it:
- Open the graphics software and choose Avery Kids #03111 Square Stickers as the format.
- Design the coaster to match the celebration that you are having.
- Add photos to the coasters if you would like a personalized coaster for each guest.
- Print out the stickers, and let dry.
- Peel off stickers, and apply them to cardboard.
- Cut around stickers.
- Apply Con-Tact paper on the top and the bottom of the coasters. Be sure to leave enough Con-Tact paper around the coaster to seal it from spills.
- Set out and enjoy the compliments.
One year, right after Christmas, Mrs. Santa was worried. Things were odd. Toys for next year needed planning, the reindeer walked around unshod. She wrung her hands in frustration, something was bothering the jolly old elf.
Depression, tendonitis, carpal tunnel? He wasn't his jolly old self. Finally one day it came out. His worry, the kids of this age. All they wanted for Christmas was shooting toys, electronics of battles and war to wage. Then came a knock at their door. Most unusual up here at the pole! It was a boy in tan and green clothes, "Selling tickets with his den."
"A ticket for what?" Santa asked, "And come in out of the cold."
For Scout-O-Rama," the boy replied, "you haven't seen ads or been told?"
"A gathering to show skills and events. It's fun.
We're showing off our Derby Cars, hope that they all run."
Building, sportsmanship, learning skills?
Santa thought, there is hope at last!
"And what organization are you in?" Santa was curious to ask.
"The Boy Scouts of America. We meet once a week." He explained.
Then he wanted to be on his way. "Are you buying a ticket or two?" he exclaimed.
"Of course," Santa said and got out his wallet. "Before you go, where do you meet?" "At the Air Force Base down there. And our Cubmaster is really neat!" Then the boy's face fell and he said with a little catch in his voice,
"Our Cubmaster's leaving, won't be with us long, and it sure wasn't his choice." Santa remembered hearing about Baden-Powell in the past,
But he didn't understand what scouting was, so he asked,
"Where the meeting was held." Then he showed up, incognito.
He was impressed with what was taught! There wasn't a thing he would veto.
Sure enough, the Cubmaster was moving, transferred and leaving the pack,
And none of the other parents had the time or experience to keep the boys on track. The plans were all made for the meeting the next week.
Santa said he'd be happy to come and lead.
"But only this once, he thought he would try it.
The next week was Cub Winter Day Camp. Santa knew he could do that!.
So he took the boys out. They built a wonderful sled. Are you surprised at that? Then the Chairman knocked at the door. "Wouldn't he please take over the pack? So Santa thought he'd try it. Though in training, he felt a lack.
The next meeting, the faces of the boys were a pleasure to behold. Santa has always been good with kids; even though he's a little bit old. And his pack doesn't even realize that when he comes to a meeting.
He has reindeer for horsepower. He's still very good at secrets.
So that's how Santa became Cubmaster. Now he hardly has time to make toys.
But he's awful happy, and knows there's hope for the world, because of the Scouting boys.
By Val Chatwin