YES!!! Of course, we all know it’s now the most exciting time of the year. As a matter of fact it’s Christmas time. So, what are the best families Christmas Tips for the Holidays? During this time, it’s time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as a family.
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What Are Some Family Christmas Tips for the Holidays?
1. Talk About the true Meaning of Christmas & Birth of Jesus Christ
Together gather with your family, you can read in the bible Luke 2 on the Christmas story of Jesus Christ. For the purpose of this, you set a time during the afternoon to discuss each story described in the bible, ending with the birth of Jesus Christ. You can find books to read on Amazon.
In the event of celebrating Christmas, you are going to have some amazing Christmas tips by letting your family know the true meaning of Christmas. With this in mind, you want your family to remember this for a lifetime. Overall, you want your family to “find” the true meaning of Christmas during this holiday season. On (the) condition (that) every day, you will play a game of Baby Jesus will be hidden somewhere around the house. Each day, the children can search and find Christ to put him in the manger. This reminds us to seek to find Him throughout the season.
2. Use Card Prayers for Christmas Tips
While this Christmas season is filled with wonderful wishes from family and friends all over the world. In other words, each time you receive a special Christmas card or annual Christmas letter, take a couple of minutes to talk about the blessing that God has given you in those friends or family. Then, thank the Lord for those individuals and pray for them. Instead of throwing these beautiful pictures and thoughtful cards in the trash, put them in a special box or basket. Without delay, place the box/basket near your table. Throughout the year, pick a card as your family prays before a meal, and spend some time praying for the family that sent the card.
3. Jesus Christ is The Christmas Light as Christmas Tips for the Holiday Season
To begin with get a strand of lights from your home or the store for Christmas tips ideas. Whenever you have time, turn out the lights to show the darkness and then plug in the string of lights to show its glow. In John8:12, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Immediately, read the bible verse together and briefly discuss ways in which your family or friends will follow Jesus Christ. Next, have your family get in their pajamas, load up on hot cocoa, tea or coffee and drive around to look at Christmas lights around your neighborhood.
In the meantime, play some Christmas music as you drive and sing Christmas songs together. To the left/right notice how beautiful and brightly lit the homes with lights are. For example, point out the homes that don’t have any lights at all, notice how darks it is or how sad it looks. On the positive side, have your family vote on which house with lights was his or her favorite; then pray for the family that lives in that home and pray that those who see that house will remember that Jesus is the light of the world. Before you head home, thank God for sending His Son to shine His light for us.
4. The Tree Decorating Tradition
After, turn on Christmas worship music. Decorate the Christmas tree. Take turns putting on the angel or star at top of the tree. Sit and read the book The Legend of the Christmas Tree. Your kids will discover the wonderful story of how the evergreen tree first became a symbol of Christmas and a way to tell people about God.
At present time, watch your favorite movie as family movie night to discussion with your children. Therefore, you can find a movie on Netflix or Hulu. After watching the movie together, talk about key scenes and key details from a Christian perspective. From time to time take turns asking questions about the movie.
5. Meaningful Gift Giving
Sooner or later, this part was coming as a Christmas tips, give with your heart and have a meaning behind your gift. As we all know, think about the gifts they brought to Jesus Christ. It was with thoughtfulness and a caring approach to gift-giving. Henceforth, put a limit to three gifts, each representing one of the three gifts the Wise Men brought to a baby king.
Gold (a precious metal): The gift that would be most precious – possibly the biggest item or something they’ve wanted for a long time. Place a Gold bow on Red wrapping paper to symbolize the most-costly gift God gave when Jesus shed his blood for our sins. Before opening read John 3:16 together as a family.
6. Showing Gratitude Toward Family & Friends
During this time, make time for family or friends, give them a phone call, send a text message, write a letter or meet them in person. Up to the present time, let them know how much you are thankful for them or how much you care about them. In fact, you must realize not everyone has family during the holiday season, invite them with you and your family for the holidays. Create a tradition for your family as well so they would not be alone or feel along during the holiday.
By the time, you’re done celebrating the Christmas tips for the holidays, New Year’s will be here. Take out time for yourself as well and practice self-care, keep Jesus Christ in everything that you do. Redo your home, do a Faith Based Christians Home Decorations and a spiritual cleanness for your home.
lovely tips , love all of them.
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These are all really lovely tips!
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Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing these suggestions!
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I’m gonna definitely implement this in my household. I really want my daughter to know the true meaning and value of Christmas so this blog post is perfect! Bookmarked 💗🎄
Hello Noelle! It’s so amazing to hear that and yes kids do need to know the true meaning of Christmas!!!
Lots of great suggestions!
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Great tips. So important to learn the true value of Christmas! We go on a live nativity hike every year to kick off the holiday season and it is a great way to teach our little ones what is important this and every Christmas!
Hello Rachael! It’s very important to teach the little children about Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas!!!
I LOVE that as my girls have gotten older and are young adults, that they have put thought into the gifts they give. It is fun see them taking note of something someone might love.
Hello Jolayne! That is so sweet to hear and you have raised your girls up the right way!!!
love this!!
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Such great tips! I love the idea of using the light as an analogy and I think I need to try that with my little ones. Also I believe gratitude is so important. Thank you so much for sharing
Hello Lindsey! Gratitude is very important and it will bring more blessings into your life!!!
I love these tips and tricks
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