Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is a Christian holiday that commemorates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple. It is typically celebrated on February 2nd (40 days after Christmas morning) and is a time to remember and honor the light of Christ. Included below are a few Candlemas craft and lesson ideas for preschoolers that you can enjoy doing with your family.

Candlemas Craft Ideas for Preschoolers

Make a candle collage: Cut out pictures of candles from magazines or printouts and have preschoolers glue them onto a piece of paper to create a “candle” collage. They can then add details such as flames or wax drippings using crayons or markers.

Create a Temple scene: Help preschoolers to create a scene of the Temple using construction paper and other craft materials. They can cut out and decorate images of the Temple, the baby Jesus, and the figures of Mary and Joseph to create a diorama. Read them the passage from the Bible about Jesus being presented in the temple, Luke 2:22-40.

Build a candle out of clay: Use modeling clay to help preschoolers create their own candle shapes. They can then add details such as wicks and flames using other materials, such as pipe cleaners or felt.

Make a candle out of paper: Cut out a long, thin strip of white paper and have preschoolers roll it into a spiral shape to create a “candle.” They can then add details such as a wick and flames using crayons or markers.

Create a candle craft using toilet paper rolls: Cut a toilet paper roll in half and have preschoolers decorate it with paint or markers to look like a candle. They can then add a wick made from a piece of string or yarn.

Gather candles for Candlemas and decorate the box: Have your preschooler help you gather candles to bring to mass on Candlemas to be blessed by the priest. Have them decorate a small box for the candles to ride in on the way to mass with crayons or markers. This will help them to feel involved and will give them a special role to prepare for mass. 

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Overall, these craft and lesson ideas can help preschoolers learn more about Candlemas and have fun while doing it. Encourage them to be creative and use their imaginations as they work on these projects.

What do you enjoy doing with your family for Candlesmas?

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