The births of my two children were two of the greatest days of my life, but their births could never compare to the amazing birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The birth of Jesus may be the greatest story that could ever be told. A virgin mother, the King of all kings sleeping in an animal's feed trough, angels and terrified shepherds. It doesn't get much better than that.

Many, if not all of your kids, will know this story. But pray the Lord makes it special to them somehow. For example when I read it through this time, I was especially blown away by the fact that a whole host of angels joined the one angel who announced Jesus'' birth. Can you even imagine what that must have been like?! Be sure you set the story up with a quick explanation of what a census is and why it was necessary for Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem.

Here are twenty-one 5 "W" questions - who, what, when, where, why and how - with their answers for the story of "The Birth of Jesus" found in Luke 2: 1-20. These questions can be used with both young who is jesus  and elementary children. Just be ready to tweak them a little bit for the appropriate age. You can also read a verse first, and then ask the question or you can read the whole passage of Scripture and then ask the questions. Your younger children might enjoy having some kind of puppet ask the questions. Have fun!

Questions for the story "The Birth of Jesus"

1. Who was the Roman emperor at the time of the census?

Answer: Augustus. (Luke 2:1)

2. Where did Joseph have to go to be counted for the census?

Answer: Bethlehem. (Luke 2:4)

3. Who did Joseph take with him to Bethlehem?

Answer: Mary. (Luke 2:5)