Oh Christmas Tree!
The Christmas tree is a well known symbol of the holiday. Learn more about the wonderful tradition and find great ways to celebrate.
O Christmas tree, O
Christmas tree!
How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!
Not only in the summertime,
But even in winter is thy prime.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!
Make A Christmas Tree
Snow-Covered Trees
Paint pine cones green.
Cover pine cones with whipped Ivory Flakes. You can add on
glitter for additional decoration.
Hand Print Tree
Have children trace handprints on green construction
paper. Cut out the hands and help children glue them in a form of
a pyramid. Have fingers face outward to add to the illusion of
branches. Decorate.
Learn More About the Christmas Tree
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Decorate The Tree
Cinnamon
Scented Ornaments
1 cup cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
Mix ingredients until you have a smooth dough. Roll out dough to
1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Be sure to make a
hole in the top. Place aside and let dry for a few days.
Hanging
Lids
Punch a hole in the lid of a frozen juice can and allow children
to decorate with a variety of craft materials.
Silver
Bells Ornaments
Puch a hole in the top of a dixie paper cup. Loop wire or a pipe
cleaner through for hanger. Leave extra wire hanging in the
center and attach a small craft bell. Cover the cup with tin foil
and glue on glitter or decorations.
Beaded
Wreath or Candy Cane
Form the desired shape of a ring or hook with a pipe cleaner.
Allow older children to string on colored tricolor beads. By
alternating red and white beads on the hook, a candy cane is
made. Simply bend over the last section of the pipe cleaner to
secure. Attach a red ribbon to a ring of green beads for the
wreath
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