7 Ways to Teach Your Kids the True Meaning of Christmas

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Create a garland of gratitude

Remember as a child cutting out strips of red and green construction paper to make a paper chain counting down the 25 days until Christmas? Why not create a garland of gratitude instead? Grab the scissors and construction paper and cut those strips of paper like old times, only this time get the family involved and write blessings on each strip of paper. When we take the time to count our ... more 

Photo by: Shutterstock

Create a garland of gratitude

Remember as a child cutting out strips of red and green construction paper to make a paper chain counting down the 25 days until Christmas? Why not create a garland of gratitude instead? Grab the scissors and construction paper and cut those strips of paper like old times, only this time get the family involved and write blessings on each strip of paper. When we take the time to count our blessings and reflect upon the goodness of the previous year, we experience true joy.
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