Chrstmas in the Classroom

I taught my students all about the First Chrstmas. We even read the story directly from the NIV. It was sort of a happy/sad moment for me. Happy because I know some of them had no idea what Chrstmas is all about, sad because of some of the responses I got/heard  during class. Here is what some of the students said.

I was explaining who Mary and Joseph were, one student said something like "I heard something like G-d was the father, so then who is Joseph?" I then explained how Mary got pregnant. One student said, "Wow, that's amazing!" Another responded right away, "It's just a story." I was heart broken. I didn't know how to respond.

When two students were talking about the First Chrstmas, one student asked about J-sus and Zeus, "I always get them confused..." Hmm... I guess there names are similar???

Another student said, "Thanks for telling us about the first Chstmas, most Chinese people don't really know what it's all about. Now we do." Yuppers! "Now you can tell your family and friends." (This time I knew what to say. :)

At E-ster I will talk about the next great holiday :)

Pictures from Cookies!

Alisa, Jack, and Jess figuring out the art of Christmas cookies.

Edward's turn!

Time to decorate. :) Jess enjoyed this part.

Alisa and Jack- New friends

Some people (John, bottom left) were more interested in the music.

Nicole showed off her talent of decorating.

Need I saw more??? It was a fun time.

Final products

One friend came late (really late-9:40pm). We decided to make another batch for our students. He helped.

He got to the level of the table 1) to roll it easier and 2) to make sure it was thin enough. He was a very fast learner!

What's New?

It's been a few days since my last post. What has happened??
1) I decorated my room for Christmas. Even have some lights. I'll get some pictures later.
2) As I was smooshed in a crowded bus inching it's way towards my bus stop, I decided to buy a bike. Will do that tomorrow.
3) We had our first snow today, although it didn't stick, it still fell down.
4) I explained HIS Grace to a friend tonight at study.
5) I just finished my last leftovers from our Thanksgiving meal. I've been eating mashed potatoes for every breakfast and lunch (which usually occurs at the same time since I've been getting up a little late lately and decide it's not worth eating breakfast at 9:30).
6) I am in the process of reviewing a friend's personal statement for his Doctorate application for an American University. Hmm.. hope this goes well. :)