Christmas and Holidays can pose a dilemma especially for those of us with children. What is meant to be a time of joy and giving can become a time of stress and “gimme, gimme”.
So, I was overjoyed to see this post and thought I would share it with those of you who want to share some of these points with your own children….or grandchildren.
So it got me thinking – what do I want my kids to really know about Christmas? And because I started thinking that led to me making a list for my kids. Which I’m sharing with you today.
via finding joy: 25 Things I Want My Kids to Know About Christmas..
In keeping with my consumerism theme this week, I am posting a link to one of my favorite bloggers and writers, Annie Urban.
She makes an excellent effort to “quell” consumerism in her home with her own children. This, mind you, is no easy task and it is certainly made easier if you have all the family together in support…especially the grandparents, aunts and uncles and all who dote on your kids.
But then the Christmas commercials started. Not in December, not in late November, but back in October or maybe even September. And that is when the chorus began. It didn’t matter what type of plastic crap was being advertised, they wanted it, they needed it, it was the best thing ever.
I thought it was refreshing this year when my grand daughter announced to the entire family that,
” I am not going to ask for anything this year and, whatever I get for Christmas, will be great!”
I am thinking her parents have de emphasized presents and put more emphasis on family memories…….and she is in love with the family’s elf….
I finished reading a Christmas story to she and her same age cousin, when she said, ” and that is why Jesus is the reason for the season!”
Someone is doing a good job!
I like the 25 list!