Christmas AN ORTHODOX COLORING BOOK FOR CHILDREN i l l u s t r at i o n s b y
Megan Elizabeth Gilbert
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Beautiful Christmas ISBN 978-1-944967-73-4 Illustrations copyright © 2019 Megan Elizabeth Gilbert All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. PRI NTED I N C A N A D A
A generous thanks for the use of the beautiful words “The Lord is Come” by Lady Lewton Calligraphy.
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For our godchildren. May the joy of our Savior’s birth be alive in your hearts throughout the entire year!
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H I L O K A L I A . A word often heard in the Orthodox Christian faith. It’s a Greek term that means “love of the beautiful.” The Orthodox Christian experience is infused with beauty. God calls to us through the presence of beautiful things—from the icon of Christ’s Nativity to the candles we light as we pray for those we love. Beautiful Christmas was created for children aged 5–12, to help them cultivate a sense of beauty while learning to recognize some of the meaningful symbols, elements, and motifs of the Church. We pray that young hearts and minds will be inspired while working through this book, and that it will be an aid toward furthering Christ’s Kingdom here on earth.
CH R IST IS BORN . G L OR I FY H I M !
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Planned illustration 55. Icon of the Annunciation
OR planned illustration Close up of Joseph being tempted to doubt by the evil one (usually in the lower corner of Nativity icons)
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! Illustrations copyright Š2019 by Megan Elizabeth Gilbert. All Rights Reserved. Published by Ancient Faith Publishing
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. Sample pages only. Purchase the full book at http://store.ancientfaith.com/beautiful-christmas/
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Help Joseph and Mary find the cave.
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planned illustration 48. Dried Orange slices on garland and pomanders
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