Emma, Ryan and myself spent about an hour yesterday learning about Christmas symbols. We talked about why we have Christmas trees in our homes. We talked about the traditions that we carry on that have nothing to do with celebrating the Birth of Christ and we talked about those traditions that prepare our hearts for Jesus. We have this conversation yearly. I'm always curious what will be remembered and what will have been forgotten. Our family doesn't "do" Santa Claus. We read about St. Nicholas yesterday. We talked about how Americans have taken the person of St. Nicholas and created a tradition called Santa Claus. Emma and I even practiced how to respond to the questions she will get like, "What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas?".
I'm excited that our family is participating in collecting money for
Stop Hunger Now this month. We got a received a calendar at church with suggestions for donations. I was proud of Peter and Emma as they eagerly ran to their wallets. Tuesday's suggestion was to contribute $0.25 for every person in your family as you share a meal together. I hope that it's through these little opportunities to give and our many conversations that the hearts of our children will be shaped to reflect the true meaning of Christmas.
As we were outside this morning, making our house ready for winter. We were surprised with a visit. Mr. Gene and Ms. Bobby made this snowman family for us! Aren't they just precious.
As we were outside this morning, making our house ready for winter. We were surprised with a visit. Mr. Gene and Ms. Bobby made this snowman family for us! Aren't they just precious.
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