...Christmas is an exciting time, especially in the life of Christians. It is a time when we remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus, and thank God for sending him as Lord and Saviour into the world. Christmas is a great time to share this excitement and enthusiasm with our children.
But, Christmas can also be a difficult time for parents. It can be a time when our children are surrounded by "wants". There is influence from friends, family and the media (as well as their own selfish desires) encouraging our children to want more and to be less and less thankful for the things they already have, or the gifts they receive at Christmas time.
How can we keep our children focusing on what they have (and especially, what God has given them in Jesus), rather than what they want at Christmas time? How can we teach them to express gratitude (and actually be grateful) for the gifts they are given?... (Click to read more at Life on a Hill)
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