How to Teach Kids the Meaning of Christmas
Christmas has come to be a time that many people dread because of the crowds and over-commercialism. Teach children early that Christmas has other meanings besides getting presents.
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Instructions
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Limit gift buying. Buy one gift per child.
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Buy religious gifts for Christmas if you are raising your children in a specific religious tradition. It will help them associate the holiday with religion rather than Santa.
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Volunteer as a family. Spend a day or an afternoon doing something to help those in need. It will give children a different perspective on things.
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Encourage and help children to make their own presents. Teach them that it's the thought and not the amount of money you spend that makes a gift special.
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Give a family donation to a worthy Christmas-related cause, such as Christmas Seals.
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Spend time doing activities together. Make ornaments, go caroling, read Christmas stories or watch Christmas movies.
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Encourage children to take part in Christmas drives at school. Help them collect items for donation.
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Set an example. Engage in charitable acts and your children will follow suit.
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Tips & Warnings
Your behavior is important. Children imitate adults, so if you have the right Christmas spirit, they will too.
Comments
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dreamlarger
Aug 06, 2009
I love how you stress family time and good values. These days especially in the US, family time is hard to come by. -
psychonurse
Dec 21, 2008
I've always believed that a parental example is a kid's best teacher! -
psychonurse
Dec 21, 2008
I've always believed that a parental example is a kid's best teacher! -
econ476
Dec 07, 2008
There's more to Christmas than gifts. Good article. -
econ476
Dec 07, 2008
There's more to Christmas than gifts. Good article.