Faith in Parenting

On this week’s support call, we took a walk through some of our favorite holiday traditions and explored ways that we can use those activities to reinforce lessons of faith for our kids. If you weren’t able to join us, you can listen to the entire call right here on the site.

Some of the activities we talked about were decorating the Christmas tree, baking, and making holiday decorations. Here are some questions you can ask your kids as you do these activities:

• While Hanging Christmas Lights Remind your kids that we are to be the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14-16)
• While Decorating the Tree Ask your children why some people use a angel on top of the tree and some families use a star. What do these symbolize?
• While Baking Ask your children about the spices you’re using. What other spices or seasonings are they familiar with? Then talk about how we are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13).
• Making Snowflakes Remind your children that just as each snowflake is unique, each person is a unique creation, made in God’s image, and yet unlike any other person on earth!

For more ideas, listen to the recording of this week’s call, or check out the book The Adventure of Christmas by Lisa Whelchel.

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