Manger under christmas tree

During Advent, Christians gather around the Manger, as yet empty. “Come, Lord Jesus, do not delay,” the Church’s liturgy prays. Just as the Baby in the Manger represents for us the greatest Gift God brings, so the emptiness of the Manger represents the deep needs of the human heart — needs that not only we […]

Years ago I was reading from a Chicken Soup for the Soul book and there was a story in there that talked about the empty manger under the Christmas tree. I tucked it away in my memory because I knew, someday, when I had a family I would want to have this tradition as a part of our Decembers. Last year we made up a handful of mangers. We gave the mangers, straw and a little note explaining the tradition. This is the little poem I wrote as a simple explanation. Manger Family Tradition There…

I looked on the web for instructions on building a manger, but couldn't find any. I figured other people would be looking for the same information.

Serving Pink Lemonade is sharing a wonderful Christmas service tradition - Good Deed Manger - great way to teach the kids about serving others.

Years ago I was reading from a Chicken Soup for the Soul book and there was a story in there that talked about the empty manger under the Christmas tree. I tucked it away in my memory because I knew, someday, when I had a family I would want to have this tradition as a part of our Decembers. Last year we made up a handful of mangers. We gave the mangers, straw and a little note explaining the tradition. This is the little poem I wrote as a simple explanation. Manger Family Tradition There…

Our Christmas tradition...building a village and a manger under the tree.