１１月末にクリスマスツリーを出してみんなで点灯式をしたり、
オーナメントを作ったりとクリスマスモードが日に日に増してい行きました。
From November, the Christmas season slowly began at our school,
bringing with it a sense of excitement as we prepared for a special celebration.
さて、当日のクリスマス会は２本立て★
第一部は元宝ジェンヌ・このみ先生による、クリスマスコンサート♡
とっても華やかなドレスでの登場、そして素敵な歌声に一瞬で会場の空気が変わりました。
Our Christmas party began with a special Christmas concert.
クリスマスにちなんだ曲を５曲歌って下さいましたが、知らない曲でも思わずこのみ先生の動きに合わせて体を
揺らしている様子から歌の世界に入っていることを感じましたよ。
知っている曲でも口ずさむことを忘れ「思わず聞き入る」とはこういうことだと見ていて伝わってきます。
このみ先生に「一緒に大きなこえで歌ってね！」と言われて我に返ったのは大人も一緒です（笑）
アンコールではアナと雪の女王の歌を披露してくださり、その世界観が一瞬で広がりました。
生歌の心地良さ、心に直接響く感動体験で、心がエネルギー満タンになりました♥
Ms. Konomi, a former Takarazuka performer, delighted everyone with five beautiful Christmas songs
that had the children completely captivated.
For the encore, she performed a song from Frozen, which the children especially enjoyed.
第二部では、EnglishTimeで普段から楽しんでいる「What Do You Want for Christmas?」を踊っていると、
In the second part, the children danced to one of their favorite songs from English Time
"What Do You Want for Christmas?"
終わるころにどこからか鈴の音が？！・・・
トナカイと共にサンタさんが遊びに来てくれました！！ソリにはプレゼントが乗っている♡♡♡
Just as the dance was ending, we heard the sound of jingle bells...
To everyone’s surprise, Santa Claus arrived with his reindeer, and his sleigh was full of presents!
一人一人順番にプレゼントをもらいましたよ♩
登場した驚きと、なんだか不思議な気持ちと・・・とっても嬉しいね！
Each child took turns receiving a gift from Santa.
おっと楽しんでいたら次のところに行かなくちゃ間に合わない！と
サンタさんたちはニコニコで帰っていきました。
今日は園の子どもたちだけでなく、保護者の方、志田町保育室の４歳児さん、
子育てサロンMommy＆Meのお友だちも参加してたことでいつもより更に特別楽しい時間となったのです。
そんなみんなに感謝の気持ちを込めて、「みんなに素敵な時間が訪れますように…♡」と
最後はロウソクに願いを込めて、楽しい時間に幕を閉じました。
This year’s celebration was extra special because, in addition to our students, parents,
4-year-olds from Shidamachi Nursery, and friends from the Mommy & Me program joined us.
In the end, we closed this happy time by lighting candles and wishing each other a Merry Christmas.
It was a joyful and memorable celebration for all!
サンタさん、たくさんの幸せな気持ちをありがとう！
また来年遊びにきてね、待ってます♡
Thank you, Santa, for bringing so much happiness!
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A Heartwarming Christmas Celebration to Remember
At the end of November, we decorated our Christmas tree and held a lighting ceremony together. As the days went by, the Christmas mood grew stronger. In English Time the children made snowmen, Santa`s faces and flying reindeer. With their class teachedrs the children made Christmas tree ornaments, and enjoyed watching the school slowly turn into a festive space.
On the day of the Christmas party, we held a two-part event. The first part was a Christmas concert by Ms. Konomi, a former Takarazuka performer. She appeared in a beautiful dress, and as soon as she began singing, the atmosphere in the room changed. She sang five Christmas-related songs. Even when the children didn’t know the songs, they moved their bodies along with her and listened closely. For familiar songs, many of them were so focused on listening that they forgot to sing along. When she encouraged everyone to sing together, both children and adults laughed as they realized how absorbed they had been. For the encore, she performed a song from Frozen, which the children especially enjoyed.
The second part of the party began with a dance the children often enjoyed during English Time. As the dance was ending, we heard the sound of bells. Santa Claus arrived with a reindeer, pulling a sleigh full of presents. The children were surprised and excited. Santa handed out presents to each child one by one. The children looked happy and a little amazed by the experience. Afterward, Santa and the reindeer waved goodbye and left to visit their next destination.
This Christmas party was special because not only our students, but also parents, children from another preschool, and friends from the Mommy & Me program joined us. To end the event, we lit candles, and made a wish for everyone to have a wonderful festive time ahead.
It was a warm and enjoyable Christmas celebration and we hope that the children could feel the magical atmosphere!
