So, you’ve landed here because you’re wondering…what is the true meaning of Christmas, and how do we share it with our kids? Has this ever crossed your mind?
So, how does this tie into Christmas? Well, it directly ties into Christmas. Growing up as a Catholic, Christmas meant two things for me: food and gifts. As I got older, it pretty still much meant the same thing.
I know it’s fun to shop. It’s fun to see their faces light up. It’s fun to see their excitement when they have many gifts to open. But gifts are not what Christmas is about, and that should be the #1 topic on Christmas day.
It is so important that kids know the story of Jesus, how he was born, how he lived, how he died, rose from the dead, and continues to fulfill His promises day after day.
In 2017, my husband and I started the tradition of us all singing Christmas songs for the Lord. Of course, this has changed a little over the years and we never do things the exact same, we initially started it before we would even touch the gifts.
In addition to talking about it a few times during the year to make sure they still understand what Christmas is all about, it may be a good idea to also periodically ask them what they think it’s about.