READING
A Chronological Reading of the Christmas Story
Matthew 1:18a — Luke 1:26-40 — Luke 1:56 — Matthew 1:18b
Luke 2:1-38 — Matthew 2:1-23 — Luke 2:29-40

* DISCLAIMER :: The Sunday's in Christmastide aren't distinguished here, rather, we are focusing on the 12 days of Christmas as commonly practiced in coordination with the RCL (Revised Common Lectionary) and the BCP (the Book of Common Prayer). 
For scripture readings and resources check out the links below.

Merry Christmas! 
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Here is a dramatized telling of the Christmas story. I thought it would be great to gather your family around and listen to this amazing story! 
Reading it right from the pages of Scripture is probably even better but you choose! 
But remember to retell the story

And not to miss out on our last Music Monday's—here are some good, old fashion Christmas tunes for your enjoyment! 

Then below are a few Christmas icons for you to ponder on this great feast day, which is the culmination of all our waiting!

I hope you feast indeed! 

+ + The Fullness of Time + + 

How do we reckon time?  Do we think to measure all things in relationship to a beginning?  What is the polestar or focus of our mind and heart, and to the universe?  We all in our own way answer these questions by the way we live each day and moment of our lives.  We can answer with an impersonal idea of the beginning of the universe, or even ignore all time as quite meaningless.  But we can also answer these questions with a living faith that recognizes that all time is made meaningful and blessed when God is born on Earth and changes and redeems all time.  He blessed it when He entered it personally, sharing our human frailties.  He redeemed it when He opened the door to our sanctification and Eternal life.  St. Paul says, “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…”  (Gal. 4:4).  Why is this so important?  Because God is not distant but close: so close that we can see Him in our hearts, and know Him until we shine with the Light of Christ within.  St. Paul also said so clearly, “Behold, now is the accepted time, behold, now is the day of salvation”  (II Cor. 6:2).  May we turn our faces toward that blessed cave where Christ awaits us, to be part of the wise men and women of this new generation of faith.  Amen.

The Monastics at St. Isaac of Syria Skete
       and at the Convent of St. Silouan
       and the Faithful at St. Nicholas Church
(taken from an email from the kind folks at Skete.com)

As mentioned, the Sunday readings in your book are for year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. 
The best place to find all of these years & readings listed are CRI / The Voice website

The Church Year begins with Advent in November/December.
Here is a quick look at the breakdown of years from the Revised Common Lectionary.
Click on the year below to take you to the Sunday readings you are looking for.
Year A:   2016-2017, 2019-2020
Year B:  2017-2018; 2020-2021
Year C:   2015-2016; 2018-2019

For more Sunday resources refer to the week #1 Sunday post.