Adamtanderson Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 With all that shopping and gifts and stress it is easy to loose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. What does your family do to remember Christ during the hollidays.
hopeky94 Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 For the past 15+ years, I've been a regular part of my church's Christmas musical/play/program. Since God and music are 2 very important things in my life, celebrating both of them at such a festive time is almost heaven on earth for me! I also have a nice Nativity set that I put out each year, a piece at a time. I start with the stable around the beginning of December, then every few days I add another piece... until finally, on Christmas Eve, I set out the manger and baby Jesus. It always makes me smile to look at the whole scene put together and reminds me of how fortunate we are to have this Reason to celebrate!!
Kandy Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 My children have been part of the children program / play and this is important to us. We read from the Bible about the birth of Jesus, letting the children take turns reading as well. We have been doing this on Christmas eve for the past 4 years. I have a good friend that tells her boys they can only have THREE gifts as the Wisemen only brought Jesus THREE gifts.
EmConMom Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 I have a good friend that tells her boys they can only have THREE gifts as the Wisemen only brought Jesus THREE gifts. A friend of mine is doing this with her children this year. They do not partake in Santa traditions and her kids will be getting 3 gifts this year. :) I wish I had that type of restraint, however, I just can't seem to stop shopping.
zoemariesmamma Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 A friend of mine is doing this with her children this year. They do not partake in Santa traditions and her kids will be getting 3 gifts this year. :) I wish I had that type of restraint, however, I just can't seem to stop shopping.The wisemen must not have known about gottadeal!! lol
zoemariesmamma Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 my little girl is 4 and she refers to christmas as jesus' birthday. i let her know why we send gifts and remind her to show the true spirit in her actions (we do a couple of charities this time of year)
EmConMom Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 The wisemen must not have known about gottadeal!! lol LOL!
pogiporkchop Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 My dad was born on Christmas Day so it's not hard for me to forget. I spend time in quiet reflection. As a family, among other things, we watch movies depicting Jesus' story and the kids are always told the Christmas story so as to be reminded of the true meaning of the season.
lisamag Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 well since the bible don't give a date when christ was born i don't celebrate it for that reason. i try to live my life doing as christ wanted us to do everyday and it's a real shame that for alot of people this is the only time of year they remember him.
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