frankincense and myrrh

How Stuff Works explains frankincense and myrrh as sap originating from particular trees. Mixing them with other elements such as spices, for example, makes incense. Do babies have a sense of smell? Jesus is the God-man, who can certainly smell. What is the aroma of our worship of Him?

Consider carrying a spray room freshener with an orange, or lavender scent to class. Before class, spray the freshener around the classroom, and see if members notice when they enter. Later, this will help them better understand your discussion of frankincense and myrrh and their meaning. Surely frankincense would be a familiar smell to Jesus having smelled its aroma since it was used in temple worship, and myrrh would remind Him of His coming sacrifice for the sins of the world.