I am so pleased at the holiday coloring page kid lit author/illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg has shared with us today! It's an interfaith ornament with symbols from Christmas and Hanukkah, plus a peace dove for good measure.
Even if you only celebrate one holiday this season, no one can argue with peace, right?
Instructions
My son and I had a good time making these ornaments and Melanie has conveniently included instructions right on the coloring page.
You'll need:
- paper or card stock for a sturdier ornament
- crayons or markers
- glue
- scissors
- ribbon
- printed coloring page
Print out the pdf (By clicking on the following link you agree to our terms of service* see end of post) -->: Interfaith ornament coloring page
After printing and coloring in the ornament, cut it out and glue the two sides together. Use the scissors to poke a hole in the top and slide the ribbon through to create a loop for hanging.
After you've finished be sure to read a few picture books for interfaith families that celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.
Ta da!
About the Illustrator
Melanie loves celebrations of all faiths.
She is also an award winning author and illustrator of more than 15 children’s books. She was an Artist-In-Residence at the Eric Carle Museum and her books have been featured as a NY Times Great Children's Read. Her cheerful, vibrant illustrations can be found in books such as Mermaid Parade, Good Morning, Digger, Down in the Subway and A City Is, all of which take place in the city!
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Natalie says
This is pretty cool. We are celebrating both, so this is handy for that highly unlikely scenario of my daughter wanting something to color.