Story Notes and Extras 

A Very Merry Christmas

 

written and presented by Sean Hunter

with music by

Country Music Hall of Fame Member

 

Charlie McCoy

 

Talk and Discover

for parents, teachers, families and children to enjoy

 

Why would it be fun to visit a country General Store?

What is something that you might find in a country General Store? 

 

More Talk and Discover

 

If you were a farmer, what would you share with your neighbors?

How do you let someone know that you are grateful 

for their kindness?

What is something that you could make as a gift to give to someone?

 

Learning With Art

 

Draw a picture of an angel.

Draw a picture of Christmas cookie.

Draw a picture of something that you might see during the winter.

 

Being A Good Listener

 

On what night did everyone go to the General Store?

Where in the General Store did everyone first gather?

What ornaments and gifts were being made?

 

More Talk, Talk and Discover

 

How do you begin to help someone?

Why is it important to help neighbors, friends and family?

Who is someone that has helped you?

 

Bonus Question

 

What might be some of the songs and carols that were sung around

the General Store’s potbelly stove?

 

A Question For Everyone

 

What are some ways that you can help someone?

 

 

A Question For All

 

Why do you think the family that owned the General Store 

were willing to trust that their needs would be met?

 

Other Stories To Enjoy

The Grinch That Stole Christmas
The Night Before Christmas

 

Some Other Ways To Have Fun

 

Make a Ginger Bread House.

Sing some of the traditional Christmas songs with family and friends.

Write a Christmas poem.

 

Sharing The Holiday Spirit

Visit someone in a hospital, or that is sick at home.
Write a note or letter to someone that you haven’t seen for a while.
 Smile.