Christ Centered Christmas

This time of year can be incredibly busy, but it is important to be intentional with making sure our families understand the reason for the season. The holiday season is here, are you ready to make it a Christ centered Christmas?

This episode is not meant to shame parents for celebrating in the way that they choose or choose not to. It is simply to share what we do in our family.

The Reason for the Season

Faith at home is something that is very important to us. Living out Deuteronomy 6:4-9.

Some people start celebrating the day after Thanksgiving, others December 1st. I can watch Christmas movies and listen to Christmas music year round.

One thing that we try to do is make the season about Christ, and not Santa or gifts. We are still working on our traditions. We do not ‘do’ Santa.

We do not hold being naughty or nice over the children’s heads. God’s gift of grace is completely undeserved, and we should strive to live holy lives not because we might not get a treat if we are naughty, but because we love Jesus.

Santa is not the all-seeing, all-knowing being that many make him out to be. Only God is. An Elf sent to spy on the kids does not quite fit with our goals for the Christmas season.

A lot of families do Elf on the Shelf, but I’ve been looking for more Christ centered Christmas/Advent activities. I found one that I really like, I think we will try to start it next year, but here are some ideas for you. Some are very much like Elf, others are printables, some are books to read, and a lot of other activities.

Today I am sharing what we are using to make sure this Advent season is truly a Christ centered one. Find the rest of this post here: ⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/christ-centered-christmas-activities/ {This post may contain affiliate links. That means that I earn a commission if you make a qualifying purchase through my links (such as Amazon), but it does not change the price that you pay. For more information, please see my disclaimer page.} Mentioned in this episode:

• The Donkey in the Living Room Nativity Set
• The ABCs of Christmas
• Random Acts of Christmas Kindness-Free Printable
• Countdown to Christmas
• Christ Centered Christmas Scripture Free Printable
• Adoration at the Manger Bible Study
• Shepherd's Search
• Uncovering Mercies at the Manger Bible Study
• Shadow and Light
• Truth in the Tinsel
• The Joyful Journey
• What God Wants for Christmas
• Star From Afar
• The Good Deeds Manger
• Journey to the Manger
• The Shepherd's Treasure
• The Twelve Names of Christmas
• The Way to the Manger
• The Littlest Watchman Advent Calendar
• A Jesse Tree : Jesse Tree Devotions A Family Activity for Advent, The Advent Jesse Tree: Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of Christ at Christmas, Jesse Tree Pinterest Board, Jesse Tree on Amazon
• Miracle in a Manger
• The Case for Christmas
• A Whole List of Free Advent and Christmas Resources from Fellow Bloggers can be found at the bottom of this post: https://www.timelessmamablog.com/christ-centered-christmas-activities/

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