Make December the most memorable month of your year.
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Christmas School

Do December differently this year.

Christmas School is your invitation to slow down, savor the nativity, and wait in joyful hope.

Because December doesn’t need to be stressful.

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It’s time for a change of pace

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Christmas School is a 3-week book club for the whole family. Each week, you’ll read aloud, have rich discussions, and make warm memories with your kids… all while keeping Christ at the center.

This year in Christmas School, we’re reading:

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Your Christmas School Guide will walk you through what to read and how to savor your December days. (See a sample from last year.)

Read any or all of these books during Christmas School!

Throughout the month, we invite you to read aloud 3 picture books:

  • Mortimer’s Christmas Manger
  • The Tale of Three Trees
  • The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

If you have kids age 10+ (and some younger kids – see the FAQ for more details on our age recommendation), you’re also invited to read aloud Jotham’s Journey, a riveting account of the birth of Christ from the perspective of a shepherd boy.

BOOKS PURCHASED SEPARATELY FROM THE RAR SHOP OR ANYWHERE BOOKS ARE SOLD.

Ready-Made Plans

Minimal prep-simply open the digital guide and follow the plan.

For All Ages

A Christmas program for everyone in the family, no matter their age.

Savor the Season

Includes crafts, recipes, literature, art, history, nature study, copywork, grammar, and more.

Let’s do December differently.

It’s the best time of year to set aside our normal routines and let the birth of Christ be the center of our attention.

That’s what Christmas School is for.

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“Christmas School is my favorite thing we do all year.”

Robyn Olear

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Christmas School Only

$47

  • Access to Christmas School on Oct 28
  • Continued access to Christmas School for 2 years from the date of purchase
  • One-time payment
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Christmas School +
Full RAR Premium Access

Best Value

$240

  • Access to Christmas School on Oct 28
  • Includes full RAR Premium Library, including all previous Christmas Schools
  • Includes two virtual Circle with Sarah Retreats + exclusive podcast
  • Renews annually
  • Cancel anytime
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(sales tax will be added where applicable)

24 hour no-risk guarantee. If Christmas School isn’t a great fit for your family, email us for a full refund.

Easy as 1-2-3

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DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

Print the guide or access it on your computer/tablet.

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get the books

Purchase the books from the RAR Shop or anywhere books are sold.

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FOLLOW THE WEEKLY PLANS

Our flexible schedule allows you to do a little or a lot.

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“All the best things about homeschooling in December in one easy to use package!”

Angie Dubbert

Say yes to a low-stress December.

Everyone needs a change of pace.

Your family will come back renewed after the holidays.

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Make meaningful connections with your kids through books.


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“The most relaxed December our family has experienced since we began homeschooling.”

Jamie Braden

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“The highlight of our school year.”

Bridget Nava

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“The best part of our homeschool!”

Emily Hines

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s an open-and-go program for December, based on whole-family read-alouds. The Christmas School Guide will walk you through each week’s read-alouds and activities. Get ready to make meaningful memories with your kids!

Yes! Click here to see sample pages from last year’s program. Sample pages of this year’s Christmas School guide will be available right here September 28th.

It’s open-and-go. All you need to do is download the Christmas School Guide PDF and get your hands on the books. 

You’ll also have access to a website page, letting you use Christmas School on the go.

Yep, really! If there’s ever a time for whole-family learning, it’s Christmas time. 

The Christmas School Guide is designed for you to use with any or all of the recommended books. For help deciding whether Jotham’s Journey is a good fit for your family, read the next FAQ.

Jotham’s Journey is a spectacular narrative of the birth of Christ as told from the perspective of a fictional shepherd boy. Sarah Mackenzie’s family loves this book and revisits the series almost every year.

The world Jesus was born into was violent and gritty. This story is historical fiction, so it stays true to the time and place in which it happens. Because some parts of the book are violent and intense, we give a general age recommendation of 10+.

However, you know your kids best. Some younger kids are able to enjoy this book. (Sarah’s twins enjoyed it at age 8.)

To help you make the best decision for your own family, we’ve included a list of specific pages in the book to preview, along with a summary of those portions. That will help you decide whether to read the story with your younger children, or whether certain parts are best skipped.

We think you’re going to love this story!

While you can find these books anywhere books are sold, the RAR Shop offers all of the selected titles, including the special RAR Edition of Jotham’s Journey. If you purchase the bundle, you’ll receive a Christmas School ornament with your order.

Most families begin the first week after Thanksgiving.

Your Christmas School Guide will be available for download on October 28.

You’ll have access to all Christmas School 2026 resources for two years. RAR Premium Members retain access to all Christmas School programs as long as they are members.

Yes. We’re pretty focused on the true reason for the season: the birth of our Lord Jesus. Christmas School includes religious Christmas carols and Scripture readings.

Nope. You probably have most of what you need already. We suggest taking a few minutes each weekend to glance over the recipe, activities, and associated supply lists  so you’re prepared for the week ahead.

Remember that Christmas School is a menu, so you can pick-and-choose what works for you. If you’re unable to get supplies for any particular activity, simply choose a different one. 

You can apply your purchase of Christmas School to an RAR Premium quarterly or annual membership.

To do so, simply head to the RAR Premium registration page, log in, and sign up. Your discount will be automatically applied. 

(P.S. This offer expires January 25, 2027)

Each Christmas School Guide is for single household use only. While we highly encourage you to do Christmas School activities with friends, please make sure every participating family has purchased their own Christmas School Guide and login.

To use Christmas School with a co-op license, you must purchase a renewable RAR Premium membership instead of the separate Christmas School option.

Yes! If Christmas School is not a good fit for your family, we offer refunds within 24 hours of the digital delivery on October 28. Due to the digital nature of this product we are not able to offer refunds outside of the 24-hour timeframe. However, if you purchase an RAR Membership, you have 14 days to request a refund. Thanks so much for your understanding!

Yep! RAR Premium members have access to all of our previous Christmas Schools. Click here to join if you aren’t a member yet.

Nope! Rest assured you’re getting the best deal possible. That way you can make your purchase whenever it works best for you.

Indeed, you will!

Just remember that you’ll want to remain a member of RAR Premium until you’re finished using Christmas School (and watching all the videos, etc.) because you’ll lose access to it when you cancel. 

Make this a December your kids won’t forget.

Pre-Register for Christmas School

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