This truly magical holiday is looked forward to by thousands of people every year. They decorate houses, prepare gifts and read stories related to Christmas.
Draw a Christmas Story
The scene of the birth of Jesus Christ
To draw the Nativity of Christ, you need to prepare the tools:
- paper;
- colored pencils (set);
- simple pencil;
- sharpener;
- eraser.
However, you can use paints instead of pencils, then you need paper that is denser than regular office A4. As in children's albums, there the sheets are adapted for drawing with paints.
Any drawing reflects some picture of what is happening. Will it be a portrait of one character or a whole scene. You can see the finished images for Christmas for an example.
Sample plot: "An angel looks down on the newborn Jesus."
Stages of work:
- Sharpen a pencil and sit comfortably, mentally divide the sheet into several zones. In one there will be the sky with the figure of an angel, in the second - the earth. If the angel is the central figure, you can give him more space and draw his figure more clearly.
- Make pencil sketches. Without clarification, outline where the angel is located, its silhouette is approximately. What is around - clouds, the Moon, the Star of Bethlehem and other symbols of the holiday.
- At the bottom, sketch out the trees, the outlines of the barn. It is not necessary to add silhouettes of animals. In the drawing, the emphasis is on the angel. He seems to be looking at something happening at night on earth.
- When the draft is ready, proceed to drawing the details. Pay attention to the location and size of the angel's wings, his appearance. Draw hair, facial features, try to convey the expression of the eyes. The whole figure of the character is directed downwards, he sits or hovering in the sky. Perhaps part of the figure is hidden by a cloud.
- Below, in addition to the trees and the roof of the barn, you can add the silhouettes of several houses. Just sketches without detailed clarification, because they are surrounded by night fog. Picture of Christmas night and the first messenger who saw a miracle.
- To find out what angel wings look like, you can view some ready-made images. The most difficult thing in the picture is he, in addition, the character is the main figure. Therefore, we need to work harder on it. Draw the folds of the clothes, the facial features, the angel's hairstyle. Use the eraser to carefully remove the extra lines.
- When the pencil sketch of the picture is ready, decorate it.
The scene of the gifts of the Magi
Of course, this scene is the most popular, it seems to reflect the spirit of the holiday. How to draw multiple silhouettes and character interaction? It is necessary to act in stages, clearly imagining where each figure is, what it does. Its dimensions and form of interaction.
What will be required:
- paper;
- set of pencils;
- simple pencil;
- eraser;
- sharpener.
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Stages of work:
- Creating a pencil drawing in stages begins with the presentation of the plot of the picture. Look at some of the finished images, read the stories to get a sense of what's going on. In a small barn, the Savior was born at night and several wise men came to look. They gave gifts. What do these strangers look like? According to some sources, they were travelers in ordinary travel clothes. According to others - real kings. Whom to portray them choose for yourself.
- Who, besides the Magi, will be present in the picture - the Mother of God Mary, the newborn Jesus himself, perhaps several animals. The central figure uniting all the characters is Christ. And the location is the interior of the barn.
- Beginning of drawing. Having placed the sheet in front of you, outline the silhouettes of the characters with a pencil. Where are they located, what size. When there are several characters of people, it is important to observe their proportions so that everyone in the picture is the same. Animals can be added later. Imagine what everyone is doing. For example, a couple of Magi have already entered and are watching, the third has stopped on the threshold. The Mother of God sits next to the reclining Jesus, around the silhouettes of a pair of animals. For example, a bull and a goat.
- If you are not too confident in your drawing skills, you can imagine a picture from a distance, when only the dark silhouettes of the characters are visible. This makes them easier to draw. At the same time, more details of the surrounding world are visible: the burning Star of Bethlehem, the trees around, perhaps the silhouettes of houses. As if the artist is a spectator watching what is happening from afar.
- Sketch with a pencil. First, one character: body lines, face and hand arrangement, clothes. Then the second. Create a composition. Remember, the faces of those present are turned to the reclining Jesus, they are smiling, because a wonderful, bright event has happened. It is important to convey the mood of the characters.
- There is no need to bother much with clothes: the traveler has long raincoats on the road, staffs are in their hands, and the Mother of God is in a simple long dress, her hair is removed. Jesus is wrapped in cloth.
- When you're done with the rough sketches, color the picture. If there is a candle in the picture, it is necessary to convey its light and darkening areas. You can draw the Star of Bethlehem, as if she looked into the room and illuminated it.
Ksenia Sergeevna Serova
Abstract for drawing "Christmas Miracle"
GBU "Avtozavodsk orphanage-boarding school"
Abstract
Theme: "Christmas Miracle"
Compiled and hosted by:
teacher Serova K.S.
Nizhny Novgorod
Target: To acquaint children with the history of the great Orthodox holiday.
Tasks: 1. To cultivate a positive attitude towards the Orthodox faith and culture;
2. Cultivate love and friendliness for others;
3. Develop memory, attention, imagination, thinking;
4. Improve artistic skills;
5. Learn to draw according to the model.
Equipment: illustrations (samples, album, paints, brushes, water.
Lesson progress
I. Organizational moment
Guys, it's New Year's Eve! But that's not all .... what other holiday is ahead?
II. Topic message
That's right, it's Christmas! But what is Christmas? What does the word "Christmas" mean? (The word Christmas is related to the word “to be born.” So it is the day someone was born, i.e. birthday.)
III. Discussion and learning new- Do you know when Christmas is celebrated? (in our country it is on the night of January 6-7)
Does anyone know what miracle happened that night? (on this day Jesus Christ was born - the Savior of the world)
The night before Christmas is considered magical. If you make a wish, it will come true. Only the desire should be good, because Jesus Christ teaches us kindness and love for all.
Do you want to know the amazing story of his birth? (story "Christmas Miracles")
IV. Practical part
And now let's each draw a picture of the "Christmas Miracle", as it seems to you! But before taking up pencils, I suggest looking at the illustrations of artists and other guys.
Well done, good, and now, before you start coloring, let's have a rest!
V. Relaxation
This finger wants to sleep
This finger went to bed.
This finger is a little dozed off.
This finger is already asleep.
This one is fast asleep.
Hush, hush, don't make noise!
The red sun will rise
The red morning will come
The birds will chirp
Fingers will stand up.
Have a rest? Now let's get on with our work!
VI. Exhibition decoration. Summarizing.
What good fellows you are! We have some very nice drawings! And now we will read a few poems on the topic of our lesson, then I will need your help in decorating the exhibition and cleaning the workplaces.
1. The night is quiet. On firm ground unsteady
The southern stars tremble.
Mother's eyes with a smile
Quiet looking into the manger.
No ears, no superfluous eyes,
Here the roosters crowed
And for the angels in the highest
Shepherds praise God.
The manger quietly shines in the eyes,
Illuminated face of Mary.
Star choir to another choir
Hearing quivering,
And above Him burns high
That star of distant countries:
With her are the kings of the East
Gold, myrrh and frankincense.
Afanasy Fet.
2. The wolves have arrived. The baby was fast asleep.
The star shone brightly from the sky.
The cold wind raked the snow into a snowdrift.
Rustling sand. The fire crackled at the entrance.
The smoke was like a candle. The fire curled up.
And the shadows got shorter
then suddenly longer. Nobody around knew
that the account of life will begin from this night.
The wolves have arrived. The baby was fast asleep.
Steep vaults surrounded the manger.
The snow swirled. White steam swirled.
The baby lay, and the gifts lay.
So tnank you!
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Christmas is one of the biggest and brightest Christian holidays. I celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in all branches of Christianity, although the dates differ significantly:
- Catholic Christmas is celebrated on December 25 (according to the Gregorian calendar);
- Orthodox (in Russia and many post-Soviet countries) - January 6 (according to the Julian calendar).
Many Protestant denominations, as well as the Orthodox of some Western countries, also celebrate this great holiday before the New Year. But, regardless of beliefs and belonging to a particular denomination, all Christians on this day gather with their families in order to glorify the birth of the Savior. For those who cannot take part in a family dinner, in 2018 for Christmas you can give beautiful pictures, supplementing them with warm sincere wishes.
We have selected for you the most original Christmas cards:
In Russia, the tradition of giving beautiful Christmas pictures on Christmas Eve originated in the 90s of the 19th century. The first postcards were brought from England. And, although in Europe it has long been customary to decorate pictures with the inscription "Merry Christmas", the first copies brought to Russia, for obvious reasons, were without words. People liked the beautiful tradition and quickly took root. Already in 1898, the first postcards for Christmas were issued in Russia based on paintings by St. Petersburg artists.
Although many years have passed, but even today, in 2018, everyone is pleased to receive touching Christmas pictures depicting little Christ as a gift.
Christmas pictures with angels
An angel brought the good news to the Virgin Mary about the imminent birth of a baby. The angels also announced a significant event and indicated the location of the newborn Savior. That is why angels are one of the main symbols of Christmas. In 2018, you can present a beautiful porcelain figurine to your loved ones for Christmas or give drawings depicting an angel.
European Christmas cards
During the Christmas holidays, Russians often go on a visit, visiting friends and acquaintances. In Europe, Christmas is a purely family holiday. For a festive dinner, it is customary to gather at the table the closest relatives and friends. Hearth and decorated spruce are the invariable symbol of home comfort and solemn atmosphere of the most anticipated holiday for children. That is why such Christmas drawings are popular in Europe.
Appetizing pictures for Christmas
In all countries, it is traditional to set the Christmas table. Since the holiday is preceded by a severe fast, which ends with the appearance of the first star in the sky, the hostesses always try to surprise guests with delicious and beautifully decorated dishes.
There is even culinary tourism. Travelers are offered not only to spend Christmas in one of the European countries, but also to try traditional Christmas goodies. In major European cities and capitals, they are held, where you can buy a wide variety of themed treats.
That is why, postcards or pictures with a beautifully decorated table, presented for Christmas - this is a wish that in 2018 there would always be prosperity in the house.
A Christmas angel (namely an angel, not an angel) is a traditionally popular topic for crafts. Children love it in all forms.
Two years ago, the guys and I made a three-dimensional paper angel. The work is simple to the point of primitiveness: cut out a printed figure from paper and glue it in one place. But children will not be children if they don’t come up with something: round dances of painted angels decorated with appliqué appeared, adult angels with angels in their arms ... As a result, all crafts became completely different.
At Christmas, you can draw an angel with colored pencils (or other materials) to get a rich, bright illustration for the brightest holiday of the year. They can embellish a postcard or a chocolate bar, because the drawing will turn out beautiful and neat for the guys who applied this lesson. The drawing of a Christmas angel can be used as a coloring book or part of a large plot picture.
christmas angel
We will need:
- paper (depending on the purpose of the drawing),
- materials for coloring (pencils, pastels, plasticine, etc.),
- simple pencil, eraser.
Angel Drawing Sequence
We cut it out along the contour, glue pieces of voluminous adhesive tape on the back side and apply it to the front of the postcard. It remains only to add congratulatory phrases and present to the selected person. Also, the finished drawing can not be cut out, but inserted into a small frame. Also suitable for participation in school and kindergarten competitions and exhibitions.
Cartoon "Angel" based on Andersen G. H.
Andersen wrote many wonderful and kind fairy tales with which we are not familiar. A cartoon based on one of them.
Site Non-standard children wishes you success!
Hello everyone, New Year's weekend is coming to an end, but there are still many holidays ahead, so do not lose heart, we will soon celebrate both the old New Year and Epiphany, and there spring is just around the corner! Despite the fact that Christmas is already over, you can arrange holiday-themed conversations with the children in a group and organize drawings on the theme of Christmas. After all, pupils perceive a minimum of information by ear, and if you supplement the conversation with a presentation, and then fix it with drawing, then the guys will best learn the information.
First of all, I want to note that drawing on winter themes is a wide scope for imagination and the choice of original and non-standard techniques. Moreover, children of the earliest age, starting from 2 years old, can draw. Of course, with the theme of Christmas, we will work starting with the older group. But here, for example, in "UchMag" there is an interesting album for drawing and creativity of children 2-3 years old "Draw with palm and finger" . Eat similar allowance and autumn themed.
I also recommend purchasing didactic cards to help the teacher, which will help to conduct classes in drawing, modeling and appliqué for children of different ages and on topics of different seasons: for 3-4 years , 4-5 years , 5-6 years And 6-7 years old . Please note that all sets are now presented in the online store with a good discount.
The holidays are the best time to get back to the Christmas theme. You can have a short conversation with the children, asking questions and telling those things that the children do not know about, supplementing your story with pictures from the presentation. After such a preparatory moment, drawing on the theme of Christmas in the senior group will be received with enthusiasm by the children.
Alternatively, you can tell the children about the customs of caroling at Christmas, how children dressed in sheepskin coats, sheepskins, put on masks and other attributes, sang carols under the windows and received sweets. It is the scene of caroling that can be offered to children. Pupils of this age can already draw animals without any problems, so it will be interesting to depict children with masks.
You can draw a holy night, when the Bethlehem star burns in the sky, angels appear, and arrange snowflakes in the form of stamps made with a spruce branch. All children, without exception, like the stamping technique, and most likely they have not yet painted a Christmas tree. Just after the New Year holidays, almost every kindergarten will have live spruce branches, unless, of course, you have an artificial tree installed.
The "spray" technique will also be relevant, especially if you cannot devote much time to drawing. Then you can distribute the figures of angels to the children, place them on a sheet of white paper, and decorate the rest of the sheet with blue-blue splashes. Then you raise the templates of angels - and they will stand out in snow-white on the sheet, like the leaf in the picture above.
Festive drawing in the preparatory group
For older children, you can take more complex plots, for example, the design of a den with the image of a barn, animals and a baby in a manger. If there is an image in the presentation in front of the children, then it will be much easier for them to copy the picture. Moreover, it is not necessary to draw up all the participants in the holy action. It is enough to depict a barn and a baby in a manger, and the rest is at the request and capabilities of the pupils.
Drawing on the theme of Christmas in the preparatory group can be supplemented with original techniques so that children get a lot of positive emotions from the lesson and capture it in their memory.
All children today are familiar with the “grattage” technique, but not everyone in this particular name. Almost everyone tried to work with engravings, when by scratching a black background one or another picture, white or color, is obtained. There are many such sets in stationery stores, but they are relatively expensive, often you cannot buy them. This is what the finished engraving looks like.
But you can make the basis for free drawing yourself and then draw whatever you want. As part of the kindergarten lesson, you can prepare the foundation with the children, or by yourself for each pupil. With wax and black paint. But it is important to take into account the moment that it will not work with this base on the same day - it must dry well.
It will be easiest to draw (scratch) a church with domes or the same angels, or you can also draw a winter night, or leave this issue to the discretion of the children. Let them draw what they remember most from your conversation.
Or you can build something like a postcard by printing out the base in advance, which you will need to colorize. So you can draw up a complete biblical story, children do not have to draw a complex picture, and they are always ready to color. And if there is a choice among paints, crayons, pencils or felt-tip pens, then this approach is doubly welcome.
