“Men’s courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead,” said Scrooge. “But if the courses be departed from, the ends will change. Say it is thus with what you show me!” -Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol As the New Year approaches, take a look at where your course is leading … Read more
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Give each family member an opportunity to share a favorite story about Jesus. Talking about His life will help us remember Him and try to be more like Him. Let each family member write down a goal for the next year. Put all the written down goals in a safe place where they can be … Read more
Make Christmas Eve a special day by remembering the purpose for Christmas. On Christmas Day, things get so hectic and busy with opening presents and visiting family that the whole “reason behind the season” gets forgotten. Christmas Eve is a good day to really celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus Christ. Here are some … Read more
Have a family dinner together then read Luke and remember again that Christmas is a celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth.
If you haven’t noticed, Christmas is all about food – it’s a wonderful time to try out new recipes and share your culinary creations with friends and neighbors. Invite over several of your neighbors for a night of desserts and Christmas music. Christmas is a wonderful time to get to know people around you – … Read more
Get your family and friends together for a game night with snacks and hot apple cider. Here are some of our favorite games: Settlers of Catan Ticket to Ride UNO Nertz Scrabble Cranium Hoopla Ping Pong Pool Canasta
Curl up with fuzzy blankets, some peanut butter popcorn, and a cup of hot chocolate to watch a Christmas movie together. A few popular favorites are It’s a Wonderful Life A Charlie Brown Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas Elf Miracle on 34th Street A Christmas Carol The Polar Express Mickey’s Christmas Carol White Christmas
Bake cinnamon rolls for breakfast! They are a bit of work, (my recipe is as easy as it gets), but the work is well worth the delicious result. Eat breakfast together as a family while listening to Christmas music. Your family will be ready to hit the road and go your separate ways after a … Read more
Whether your family puts the presents out early or “Santa” brings them late Christmas Eve night, let your older children help you wrap gifts for their siblings or other family members, with the condition that they keep all information strictly confidential. Kids like to share secrets with their parents…it makes them feel special and grown … Read more