“This year will be different. I vow I won’t get stressed out over presents, parties, cards, Christmas plays, putting up
tree and decorating, and all many other tasks of season. I will remember true meaning of Christmas.”Do you find that all Christmas chores steal your joy?
“For unto us a child is born” - Aahh miracle of birth. The true miracle of our Savior’s birth. As Christian mothers we are doubly blessed to celebrate Christmas. We know joy and pain of childbirth. We can imagine an exhausted Mary looking at her truly perfect, holy baby.
How can we recapture joy and simplicity of first Christmas?
Following are some suggestions for making this “Perfect” Christmas
1.Decide how you want your family to experience true meaning of Christmas. Ex. Will you help another family with presents? Our family now has a tradition of doing Christmas boxes for Samaritan’s Purse. Our children love picking out items for box and praying for child who receives their box.
2.Prioritize what is most important to you. Maybe you can’t do it all. You may choose not to send Christmas cards, but do a New Years note.
3.Decide what parties you can and cannot attend. Sometimes as a family we may rarely be home in December. So much for family time.
4.If you have young children, remember how important, normal routine and sleep schedule are for younger children and you. Taking a cranky toddler shopping is not a good experience for anyone.
5.Decide what traditions you want for your own nuclear family. Sometimes we are so busy going to extended families’ homes we don’t get to start our own family traditions. Try to have a leisurely Christmas morning with children enjoying their toys before rushing off to anywhere.
