Make a Lollystick Manger

Make this manger out of a lollysticks to hang on your Christmas tree.

Materials needed:

• x2 lolly sticks (or strips of thick cardboard would do)
• Some raffia or ribbon
• A bit of straw (if you have a pet!)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Brown paper

Instructions:

• First, glue your sticks together to make the manger shape, as in the picture.

• Stick a triangle of brown paper behind the sticks

• Then, draw a face on a small circle of card or paper and stick it onto the manger to represent the baby Jesus.

• Add some bits of straw or raffia to your manger for extra effect.

• Glue ribbon or raffia to the ends of the sticks to make a loop to hang it

• Hang your manger on your Christmas tree to remind you of the true meaning of Christmas.