To bring that focus back to Christ during the holidays, you can make a conversation jar to steer you in the right direction. Purchase a Christmas jar or canister, or decorate one of your own. On 2″x4″ strips of paper, write questions that pertain to Christmas. Fold the strips and place them in the jar. [...]
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Celebrating A Christ-Centred Christmas Things to think about, attitudes to adjust, conversations with children, ways to get ready, activities to do … 2. A- Advent, A Time To Prepare 3. B- Birthday Party For Jesus 4. C- Customized Candy Canes 5. D- Dinner Conversations – (see next time’s blog) 6. E- Evangelical Opportunities 7. F- [...]
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With Your Children at Christmastime December 5. Put up your Christmas tree – get everyone around to decorate it. 6. Teach the children about St. Nicklaus, the generous 4th century Turkish bishop. 7. Set up the Nativity scene – remember Baby Jesus isn’t there yet, nor the Kings. 8. Christmas is a season – not [...]
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Advent Calendar – December Top Line : Theme for each day. Sing songs, read Bible passages, read stories, do activities. For set times with your family or as you go about your day. 1 Angel – Make angel or cut from card for tree 2 Baby Jesus – Talk about a baby being [...]
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