I was almost tempted to just leave it at that, but let me expand briefly on my rationale.
- The Nativity is one of the biggest stories in Scripture. There is no better opportunity to teach this foundational account from Scripture than when the world's celebration of the event is fresh in the minds and hearts of children.
- Christmas holidays bring visitors to homes and churches. A positive Sunday School experience for visiting families sends a powerful message about the priority of place Christian education enjoys in your congregation.
- We maintain our other important routines on a daily and weekly basis (breathing, eating, sleeping, even attending church) through holidays. Attending Sunday School should be one of those routines---every Sunday, for all ages.
Yes, it will take some effort. Substitutes will need to be enlisted (tell them why you think it's important to have this opportunity in Sunday School). Material and classroom assignments may have to be adapted (no, this is not the time to break out a Veggie Tale movie and skip the Gospel; re-read the first bullet point above). Some special training may even have to be provided.
Do everything you can to make this Sunday School experience this Sunday (and every Sunday) a memorable, Christ-filled occasion. Those who attend will be blessed. Those who do not will hear that they missed something worthwhile.
"Will we have Sunday School this Sunday?"
"Of course!"
"Why?"
"Because it's what we do. We teach God's children His Word."
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