EP 21: Favorite Family Christmas Traditions (& How to Find Your Own)

Show Notes

This week on the podcast, by special request, we are discussing favorite family Christmas traditions: Why they're important. What counts as a family tradition. How to establish a few new traditions. And what to do if an old tradition no longer serves you well.

RELATED SCRIPTURES:

- "And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us; and we saw His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." - John 1:14

- "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross." - Philippians 2:5-8

- "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6

- "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8

- Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" - 2 Corinthians 9:15

 

LINKS MENTIONED:

- Favorite Family Christmas Traditions - here's the blog post that goes with today's podcast

- Christmas Countdown Calendars: scripture chain, candy kisses, bucket lists, book-a-day titles, etc.

- 5 Things that Would Make Christmas Better: a bucket list for minimalists

- A Christmas Carol: the BBC audiobook we listen to with Miriam Margolyes

- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: another chapter book to read aloud

- Joy to the World: my personal advent journal (I work on it every December)

- Luke 2: the memory passage we read and/or quote every Christmas before opening gifts

- Glad Tidings: another book we read aloud every year--our own family history

- Episode 20: Home Shows and Show Homes - on extending unselfconscious hospitality

- Pennant Banners for Christmas: we hang these colorful homemade signs from our mantle

- Homemade Ornaments & Felt Stockings: a glimpse into our home all decorated for Christmas

- Christmas Movie Trivia Tests: for Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, While You Were Sleeping, and more

- Shoebox Stuffing Party: even more fun with family and friends

- Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army: another fun service project for families to do together

- Christmas Caroling Song Sheets: helps all the singers stay on the same page

- Candy Cane Gospel Printable: to hand out to neighbors or nursing home residents while we sing

- Christmas Games: lots of other fun challenges for Christmas

- Scripture Memory Challenge: my best tips for hiding God's Word in your heart

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