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Family Christmas Traditions, Rituals, and Activities |
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Light an Advent Candle
Find time either once a week or each night to light a candle of
the advent wreath and talk about what the week of
Advent represents. If you are
in need of an
Advent wreath,
Advent Calendar, or are looking for ways to celebrate
the weeks of Advent together then be sure to see our
Family Advent Activity Collection.
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Birthday Cake for Jesus
Bake a birthday cake and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus. This is
a simple way of reminding ourselves and children why we
celebrate Christmas. Remember the birthday cake doesn't have to
be anything elaborate. A simple box mix or even an Easy Bake
oven cake will do!
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Blessing Book
Start a blessing book by buying a simple journal. Keep the
journal from year to year and have family members add new
blessings every year. For those children that are not yet able
to write, a simple picture will do.
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Good Luck Wishes
Try this Polish tradition on Christmas Eve. Make or buy
unleavened bread. Have each
family member share a piece of the bread and as the bread is
shared give all family members a kiss and wish of good luck.
For those wanting to incorporate a true Polish tradition,
substitute
Oplatek, a wafer, for the
unleavened bread.
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Give Gifts to Baby Jesus
Using your Giving Box money, purchase layette sized clothing and
wrap as presents for baby Jesus. Then as a family, stop by a
homeless shelter or home for mothers and children to donate the
gifts.
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Manger Ritual
As a symbol of the waiting and expectation of Jesus' birth, each
night unwrap and place in the manger one piece of the nativity
scene. Save baby Jesus for Christmas Day.
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Christmas Tree Decorating Party
Set aside a special time in December to decorate the Christmas
Tree as a family. Make simple appetizers or finger foods to
share and eat as you decorate the tree. Play Christmas music in
the background and talk about all the fun things you will do as
a family this Christmas season.
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Cut Down a Christmas Tree
Why not try cutting down a Christmas tree this year rather than
buying one off the lot or putting up the artificial? This is
truly a fun filled way to celebrate the Christmas season and one
the family is sure to remember for years to come. The
National Christmas Tree Association can help you find
a Christmas tree farm in your area.
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Read Christmas Stories
Set aside time each night to read a different
Christmas Story, saving
The Night Before Christmas for
Christmas Eve.
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Advent Calendar
Count down the days of Christmas by purchasing or making an
Advent Calendar.
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Family Christmas Pajamas
I started this tradition a few years ago. On Christmas Eve the
kids get to open two presents...one is their pajama's and the
other is a book.
Lynn
Angel Baby Baskets--Sympathy, Remembrance, Hope™
http://www.angelbabybaskets.com
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