Object: Tree Lights

Lesson: The Christmas tree is an evergreen reminding us of the life God gave us when Jesus was born. As we begin to decorate the tree today, what do you think we should put on it first? Lights? That's a good idea. Let's put some lights on the tree. But why? Why do we have lights at Christmas? So we can see the Christmas tree? Yes. To make the trees look pretty? That's right. But what is the special meaning of Christmas lights?

Long ago, God's people were discouraged. Many things h…