Christmas Stories, Songs, and Characters: Microlearning with Sonlight
 

A Hopeful Heart

When Bing Crosby first sang White Christmas in 1941, the world was in the middle of World War II. Soldiers overseas and families at home listened to its gentle melody and felt the same longing for peace, comfort, and the simple joys of Christmas. Its quiet dream of a snow-covered holiday touched millions—and it soon became the best-selling Christmas song of all time.
 
White Christmas continues to resonate because it expresses something we all understand: the desire for beauty and peace even when life feels uncertain.
A hopeful heart looks for goodness not because everything is perfect, but because it trusts that joy can appear even in difficult seasons.
 
The Bible tells us that true hope comes from God Himself—the One who fills us with joy and peace as we trust in Him. When our hope rests in Him, our hearts can remain steady and bright, no matter what our days look like.
 
Learn more about the story behind White Christmas in today’s podcast episode. 
 
The Story of White Christmas
 
InquisiKids Daily Podcast
 
 
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InquisiKids Daily Podcast: Fast Facts for Curious Kids
Activity Sheet Sample for Sonlight's Christmas Microlearning
 
My White Christmas Discovery
 
Printable Worksheet
 
 
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Winter Wonderland French Toast
If you have a Christmas tree cookie cutter, make this treat even more fun and festive!
 
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The Story of Christmas
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The Story of Christmas
 
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Recipe Ideas
 
Winter Wonderland French Toast
 
Winter Wonderland French Toast
 
If you have a Christmas tree cookie cutter, make this treat even more fun and festive!
 
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More Learning with Sonlight!
 
The Story of Christmas
 
The Story of Christmas
 
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Recommended Reading

Great books to take your learning a step further! 
 
Read-Aloud Ages: 4-9
Reader Ages: 7-10
The History of Christmas: 2,000 Years of Faith, Fable, and Festivity
The History of Christmas: 2,000 Years of Faith, Fable, and Festivity
 
Learn all about Christmas throughout the years—from Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem through Roman times, the Middle Ages, the Reformation era, the Victoria era, and today! Includes scripture readings, discussion questions, recipes, and activities! 
An Invisible Thread Christmas Story
An Invisible Thread Christmas Story
 
Discover how one woman’s choice to help a boy across the street changes both of their lives in this heartwarming story about the real meaning of Christmas. 
The History of Christmas: 2,000 Years of Faith, Fable, and Festivity
The History of Christmas: 2,000 Years of Faith, Fable, and Festivity
 
Learn all about Christmas throughout the years—from Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem through Roman times, the Middle Ages, the Reformation era, the Victoria era, and today! Includes scripture readings, discussion questions, recipes, and activities! 
 
 
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An Invisible Thread Christmas Story
An Invisible Thread Christmas Story
 
Discover how one woman’s choice to help a boy across the street changes both of their lives in this heartwarming story about the real meaning of Christmas. 

Learning for Parents: Blog Resources

Take a moment to dive deeper into today’s theme. While your child works through the activity, you can read more about rhythms of rest, even during the busy holiday season! 
Finding Rest in the God of Hope
 
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