In our house, we try to emphasize the traditions and birth of Christ as the main reasons for Christmas. Our kids do not do without presents for sure, but the traditions we have grown up with always seem to hold much more importance than the things we get. Here a a few ideas to build traditions with your kids.
- Bake cookies for a neighbor or homebound person and let your kids deliver them.
- "Adopt" a grandparent at a nearby nursing center. Buy them things such as slippers, robes, hygiene products, books or crossword puzzles.
- Make a birthday cake for Jesus. Sing the "happy birthday" song and blow out candles on Christmas day.
- Attend a Christmas Eve service at church. Unbelievable and moving experience.
- Read the nativity story to your children. Children never tire of hearing of Christ's birth in a manger.
- Make homemade ornaments and decorations to hang on the tree. Get creative! use things such as pinecones, paper, dried citrus slices and edible art!
- SLOW DOWN! Christmas is a very busy time, stop and enjoy the wonder your children are experiencing and remember the true reason for Christmas... JESUS.
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