Bright colorful illustrations on every page of this beautiful volume invite families to join in preparations for the Christmas holidays. There are songs, recipes, crafts and activities for all ages to share as the wonderful season unfolds.Make an advent calendar with 25 little drawers, each filled with tiny Christmas treasures. Construct bright Christmas cards, wreaths, garlands of gingerbread and ornaments.Children happily learn the story of the first Christmas as they use clay to mold their own Nativity scene, a family heirloom to be treasured for generations.Along with clear instructions and illustrations, readers are told at the top of the page whether the craft activity on that page is easy or more difficult, inexpensive or moderate in cost, and about how many hours it will take to complete.