When did people start celebrating Christmas?

So the name “Christmas” comes from the church service to celebrate Jesus’ birth.
Discuss the things that happen in a Christmas Eve church service  

What does a Christmas tree have to do with Jesus?

So a Christmas tree can be a good reminder of following Jesus.
Which way does a tree point and why?
How does a tree that stays green in the darkest of days remind us of Jesus?

Why did we need Christmas?

What happened in the Christmas story was a very important part of God’s rescue plan.  God sent Jesus to be “with us”!

Talk about why Jesus came to earth.  How does that make you feel?