Growing up, my family had a couple of silly traditions. We always had pizza on Christmas, Eve, opened up one present on Christmas Eve, and of course we got our Christmas cookies ready for Santa Clause. I have continued some of those little traditions with my family.
Take some time to teach your children about the real meaning of Christmas. It's so easy to even have a family Christmas gathering and get so wrapped up in the gifts, the food, and the social activity . . . that we neglect to focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
Christmas is a special time where memories are created that last a lifetime. Take some time to plan your Christmas week carefully to make sure the things you do and say have lasting value. Maybe you can start a new tradition this year. Here are a couple of ideas.
- Attend a Christmas Eve service together as a family.
- Read / tell the Christmas story on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning before you open the presents.
- Make a birthday cake for Jesus.
- Give back to your community this Christmas by serving at a community kitchen or homeless shelter.
What are your Christmas traditions?
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