Parent tip: As you read the poem, provide a blank piece of white paper for your child(ren) and draw (you or them) twelve small circles on the page to color in during the story. Get crayons out for your children so they can color in each circle as you mention it. This will keep little hands busy and help them focus on the story of the birth of Jesus.
Green is for “go”. This is where we begin: In a green garden before there was sin. [Draw] a green pear and a snake, if you can. From the beginning God has a great plan.
Purple’s for evening. The sky’s growing dark. Purple is floodwater tossing an ark. [Draw] a storm cloud that brings so much rain. Grapes show that life can start over again.
Red is for stop, but we should not delay. God saves his people from Egypt today. [Draw] a bush that burns bright as can be. Then your search ends when you cross a red sea.
Yellow is bright like the sun when it shines. David was king in the brightest of times. Yellow’s the crown on a mighty king’s head. Yellow’s the color of wheat and of bread.
Black is the night. It is so hard to see All of the promises God said would be. [Can you draw an] inkwell? The prophets will write, “People in darkness have seen a great light.”
Silver is valuable: precious to hold. Silver-haired people might seem much too old. But here’s a halo to show the good news: God’s precious gift is for each one of you.
Orange is for oranges, and other orange treats. Also for honey: a sweet thing to eat. Out in the desert a man points the way, Just like a sign that reads, “Prepare the way!”
Pink is the color of love and of joy. Light a pink candle and wait for the boy. Make your heart ready – a warm, welcome place To house the Savior: the gift of God’s grace.
Brown is for Joseph, so steadfast and true. His brown tools [remind us he worked hard too]. Just like the donkey which carried the Lord, Joseph was humble and followed the Lord.
White is the color so clear and so bright. Think of the angel who flew down one night. Those fearful shepherds were happy to see God’s spotless Lamb born for you and for me.
Gold is the light of a bright shining star. Wise men came searching from countries afar. Gold was a present those magi did bring: Three gifts to show that this child was their king.
What color is Christmas? Well, what have you seen? Red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, and green. God kept the promise made so long ago. The answer is Jesus – our Christmas rainbow!
The above poem is an excerpt taken from a phenomenal devotional book for families that I use with my own kids every year at Christmas time. The title is “What Color is Christmas”. It is a “seek-and-find” picture book and breaks down the colors for a daily look at the story of Jesus’ birth, with a bible reference for each day that children find in the seek-and-find puzzles. I highly recommend it! You can buy the book at the following link, if you are interested:
http://protestant.creativecommunications.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=DYH
Miss Heidi
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