Celebrating Christmas With Children (VIDEO Available)

December 8, 2013

Celebrating Christmas With Children

Christmas often brings out the child in each of us, since we all have memories of Christmas from when we were young.

What are the wonderful traditions that we're passing to our kids?
Are we putting the focus on the right priorities?
(not that there's anything wrong with Santa or gift-giving)

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH CHILDREN

Welcome

Baby Jesus' Birthday

Talking with Children (Hail Mary)
- Mary and the Angel
- Elizabeth -- Joy of a New Baby
- Non-traditional Family (for older children)
Mass -- Catholic Tradition -- Sacrament and Celebration

Family Celebration

Different types of 'family'
Birth of the Holy Family

Ethnic Celebrations

Oplatek
Straw on the table
Fish Dinner

Legends To Share

Rooster
Christmas Tree
Tabby Cat
Icicles

Books

The Christmas Baby
A Star So Bright
The Sparkle Box
A Special Place for Santa

Other Family Traditions

Grace
Putting Baby in the Manger
Elf on the Shelf
Christmas Table
Happy Birthday

Just For Fun (Family Specific)

Cooking with Children
Countdown Calendar
Foods
- Kielbasa
- Smoked Salmon
- Fondue
- Champagne
Christmas Crackers
White Lights on the Tree