Ways to Explain the Meaning of Christmas
Christmas is becoming more and more commercialized. No wonder many kids (and even adults) only associate Christmas with taking a holiday, receiving gifts and Santa Claus.
Christmas is more than just that. And it is important for us to teach our children the real meaning of Christmas.
Here are few tips on how to explain to a little child the meaning of Christmas:
Show the manger scene and tell the story of how jesus was born… the story of Christmas.
Teach the gift of giving. Explain that not all children are lucky to have parents like you. Ask your child to help you look for a toy which an underprivileged child might enjoy. Bring your child along when you bring the toy to any Toys for Tots drop off point.
Bring out your inner Martha Stewart and help your child make their own cards and gifts for their friends and cousins.
Any other suggestions?
December 8th, 2006 at 7:23 pm
I think this is a wonderful christmas idea, and every family should think about adding this to their Christmas activities.
I also like the link to the 5 Rules for parents DVD. There are some good DVD parenting links at http://www.sampsonresources.com too.
I personally like the Kevin Leman Valu-Packed Parenting series. Very helpful.
December 8th, 2006 at 7:24 pm
I think this is a wonderful christmas idea, and every family should think about adding this to their Christmas activities.
I also like the link to the 5 Rules for parents DVD. There are some good DVD parenting videos at http://www.sampsonresources.com too.
I personally like the Kevin Leman Value-Packed Parenting series. Very helpful.
November 21st, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I like the advice though it was a little simplistic. I was a little concerned about the comment ” Explain that not all children are lucky to have parents like you” I don’t think that really sends the right message. Think about it. It suggests that if you can afford more and/or better gifts…you are a better parent. It also stems to the commercialism of Christmas because you’re reverting back to the topic of material gift giving and not the birth of Christ.