How Do You Teach Children The Meaning Of Christmas?
The Christmas season can be a wonderful time of family togetherness and goodwill, but the spirit of Christmas often gets lost in the rush to buy gifts and go to parties. You can easily teach your children about the true meaning of the holiday, though, by discussing the holiday’s origins and planning appropriate activities. Discuss the origins of the holiday. What you tell your children will vary depending on your own religious background and spiritual attitude. Look for an age-appropriate book about the Christmas story, or ask your clergyman or clergywoman for some suggestions. Take your family to church or Sunday school, or whatever form of worship fits your personal belief system. Many churches lead up to Christmas with sermons and lessons on the meaning of the holiday, and often provide a range of family social activities that keep with the true spirit of Christmas. Try to “de-hype” and simplify Christmas. Meet with your family members, and ask them to help find ways to accomplish t
