Christmas time is upon us
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulders: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
This is the time of year when most of the world is more willing to hear about our loving Savior. Spreading His good news should always be our focus, especially during this particular time.
Here are five fun activities to help keep your and your children’s focus on what is really important this holiday season.
Christmas Caroling
Many of our “Christmas carols” share the good news of our Savior’s birth. Take this time to sing about this blessed event. Get a group of friends, or head out with your kids to your local nursing home, hospital, shut-ins, etc.
Baking Christmas Treats
Teaching our kids to serve like Christ and to put others first is so important. Everyone loves a goodie basket (or plate). Gather your children in the kitchen and have an afternoon of baking. You can add in some extra learning if you so desire. Check out my post on practical homeschool tips here for some ideas on how to incorporate math into baking. My family likes to bake gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, fudge, no-bake cookies, and brownies. Be sure to check the printable section for Aunt Nette’s famous fudgy brownie recipe.
Go Look at Christmas Lights
This super easy, fun, and FREE activity is a golden opportunity to slow down and re-focus our minds on Christ. Use this time to talk about how Jesus is the light of the world and how we, as Christians, should be shining his light through our actions, words, and attitudes.
Give a Gift to Someone in Need
My children truly love to give. It warms my heart so much to see their generous spirits shining through. One thing we like to do is go through toys and clothing that are still in good condition and gift those items to someone in need or someone who would be blessed and enjoy them. If your budget allows, you can also set an amount for each kid to spend picking out new gifts for those in need.
Read and Talk About Jesus’ Birth
Last, but certainly not least, read the story of the birth of Christ from your Bible and talk about the mighty power, endless love, and eternal blessing that our God freely gave to us in the form of a newborn baby. What a mighty God we serve!
May you be blessed this holiday season. Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
Friend,
If you’re reading this and you don’t know our God. If you haven’t been covered by the blood of Jesus and been given his Holy Spirit as a comforter, please reach out! He is waiting for you and wanting for you to accept his FREE gift of salvation. Don’t wait. It is THE most important decision you will ever make. Make it today.
With love,
Mollie
Meet Mollie
Mollie is a lover of Jesus above all. She loves her husband and family and enjoys gardening, teaching, piano, riding, and farming. She lives in SW Colorado with her husband and five kids.