I’m not going to lie. When I realized Christmas was on a
Sunday I was a little put out. I was looking forward to spending the whole day
in my Pajamas (no make-up), chilling, going nowhere, and watching Finding Dory
with my little ones; especially my two-year-old who LOVES Finding Nemo. Due to
our Strict Sunday Observance, even as a family, chilling and staying in our
pajamas and watching Finding Dory was sort of thrown out the window. Instead we
would be getting dressed and heading to church and following our "Sunday to Do
List" to keep in perspective. Then I was humbled...very humbled.
My Five
minutes of being bummed with Christmas on Sunday drew me to have a heart-felt
prayer. I knew Satan didn’t want me to enjoy Christmas and all those “natural
man” things I wanted to do really weren’t important AT ALL! After all, the reason we go to church and celebrate
Christmas is the same reason: Jesus Christ.
I started to think of ways that I could make this Christmas
the best and I’m now SUPER excited and I wanted to share just in case anyone
was feeling the same way. I also came up with some NEW Family Traditions I’m
excited to start.
1. My mom Started a tradition when we were kids
that Santa would come from somewhere around the world and leave gifts, food,
and a story of how they celebrate Christmas from that particular place. I have
continued that tradition with my family and this year Santa will be coming from
Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. I will include foods that Jesus ate as a kid
and other fun facts and anything I can come up with.
2. Do “Light the World” that The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints put out. It’s 25 days of Christ-like things we can
do to make the world a better place. I’ve been doing them, somedays are better
than others, but I can really see a difference in my home and perspective.
3. Instead of watching movies on Christmas, we will
open Finding Dory Christmas Eve and eat “Sticky Popcorn,” Gerret’s favorite
treat, and watch the movie together as a family in our New Pajamas. Then after
that, read the Christmas Story and off to bed!
4. Sunday Morning after presents and all the
excitement I will read and explain to my children the reason we are going to church
and the TRUE meaning of Christmas.
5. After church, I’ll prepare dinner while the kids
are taking a nap and later…We’ll play some fun games as a family that we got
the kids.
I still get to do all the fun things I
want, PLUS I get to have the spirit in my home as we do things as a family;
based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I feel really
blessed that I get to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ and THEN I get to go
to Church and partake of the Sacrament, which represents WHY he was born. I get
his whole life purpose in ONE DAY!!! That’s what Christmas is really all about;
Jesus Christ. I’m glad it’s on a Sunday this year and I hope you are too!
From my house to
yours,
Amy
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