Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas with your Children
In the hustle and bustle that occurs during the Christmas season, it can often be challenging to find a moment to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas and explain its significance with our children. Between the tinsel, the trees, the presents, the shopping and other preparations, taking the time to celebrate in a more meaningful way with your children can be challenging.
Christmas means different things to different people. For some, Christmas has a deep religious significance, while for others it is a fun holiday. There is no right or wrong, but for everyone who celebrates the occasion, there tends to be a universal sentiment of love and generosity.
While gift giving is a beautiful tradition, the focus on gifts has increased over the decades with commercialism largely attributing to this shift. As a result, it is easy for children to get confused into thinking the holiday is about getting what you want, rather than seeing its true spirit. Christmas is more than just gift giving, it’s about communion, generosity and making memories.
For parents, the challenge is finding opportunities to communicate this sentiment with your children during such a busy time of year. Some helpful suggestions to teach your kids about the true meaning of Christmas are listed below.
- Read meaningful Christmas stories to your child that convey the spirit of Christmas.
- Bring the family together for a Carol’s by Candlelight night.
- Donate a toy to a child in need.
- Gift a hamper item to a charity of your child’s choice.
- Engage the family in some Christmas crafts. Making each other gifts or cards is a great way of showing care.
- Make some Christmas themed baked goods with your child and gift them to important people in their life.
At Little Pioneers we love to both celebrate and explain important holiday events through creative play.
