The First Christmas
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Out in the country there were the shepherds afield,
Watching their sheep, and tending their yield.
Then up to the sky their heads they did lift,
An angel came down to tell of God’s gift.
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About the Book
Based on the iconic The Night Before Christmas, The First Christmas introduces young children to the first Christmas and the birth of Jesus. Through simple rhyming words and pictures, the poem helps young ones visualize the events that took place in Bethlehem all those many years ago.
The First Christmas follows Mary and Joseph as they prepare for the birth of their child in a stable. It shares the miracle of Jesus’ arrival as it’s celebrated by angels and shepherds.
About the Author
Merri Dee Scott has a deep love of Christmas and all its traditions. While reading the classic The Night Before Christmas to her grandchildren, she was inspired to rewrite Moore’s classic poem to reflect the birth of Jesus.