First Christmas in Origami by Geneva Ijima

First Christmas in Origami

Make Your Own Nativity Scene Through the Japanese Art of Origami

Geneva Ijima

Thomas Nelson · Print & ebook · November 1, 1993

Experience the Advent season in a whole new way with this one-of-a-kind book that allows you to enjoy the Christmas story while you learn the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.

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Who it’s for
Fold figures from the Christmas story while learning simple techniques of Japanese paper folding.
Themes
Christmas story, Origami paper folding, Nativity scene
Genres
Origami, Christmas & Advent

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Experience the Advent season in a whole new way with this one-of-a-kind book that allows you to enjoy the Christmas story while you learn the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Children and adults alike will enjoy this unique, fresh look at the Christmas story.

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The First Christmas in Origami provides an opportunity for you and your family to experience the joy of Christmas in a brand-new way—by creatively depicting the familiar story through the centuries-old art of paper folding. Geneva Cobb Iijima has successfully intertwined the delicate beauty of the Christmas story with that of origami to create this one-of-a-kind book. As you are introduced to the individual characters of the Christmas story through delightful narratives, you will soon find yourself mastering the simple techniques of origami. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and will guide you step-by-step as you create the figures of each of the characters. Once you master these simple paper-folding methods, you will delight in watching all the characters come to life before your eyes. You will learn to fold characters, including: - Mary - Joseph - Baby Jesus - The angel - Wisemen - Shepherds - And various animals With The First Christmas in Origami ,you will create a nativity scene which exhibits extraordinary realism and delicate beauty—one that your family and friends will enjoy for seasons to come.

Christmas Story Origami

Fold figures from the Christmas story while learning simple techniques of Japanese paper folding.

Come here for

  • Step-by-step paper-folding instructions for Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and other figures

Expect

  • Individual character narratives
  • Instructions for folding characters, including an angel, Wisemen, shepherds, and animals

Where it sits

Origami40%
Christmas & Advent25%

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Publisher categories

  • Origami
  • Kids' Crafts
  • Family Activities
  • Activity Books
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  • Games & Activities
  • Inspirational Christian Books
  • Christmas & Advent
  • Children's Ministry
Authors
Geneva Ijima
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Published
November 1, 1993
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Christmas story · Origami paper folding · Nativity scene
Reading lane
Origami