By Carlos Benson 12/24/2018
The Nativity Story
Since the kids were old enough to understand, we've had a Christmas ritual in our house. We get up in the morning, after the kids have knocked on our door several dozen times asking if it was time to start, and head for the living room. On the way down, mom puts a breakfast pizza in the oven--some crazy person invented breakfast pizza and the kids thank them for it. After gathering at the tree, we get out our Bible and we read the birth account. It's important to emphasize to the kids that this isn't a story, it's a historical event. After several years of doing this, the kids understand this and view the Bible as a historical book. To do this, throughout the year, I make sure to show them archeological finds that make the news and corroborate what's in the Bible. You can do this also, many apologetics podcasts focus a few episodes on these news items, especially Issues Etc.
After the nativity account, we say a prayer for our blessings and for the cross and to help us live for Him the coming year, or something similar. From here, we pop in the movie The Nativity Story, (<--account! lol) which we keep in the background as we open presents and eat gooey pizza. Usually, after the presents are opened, we sit back and finish the movie. It's a simple little ritual, but one that immerses the kids in the importance of Jesus' birth. Wait...What about church?! Well, our church has a Christmas Eve service we attend every year. Do you have a Christmas ritual? You might think about starting one while your kids are young.
Merry Christmas!!
After the nativity account, we say a prayer for our blessings and for the cross and to help us live for Him the coming year, or something similar. From here, we pop in the movie The Nativity Story, (<--account! lol) which we keep in the background as we open presents and eat gooey pizza. Usually, after the presents are opened, we sit back and finish the movie. It's a simple little ritual, but one that immerses the kids in the importance of Jesus' birth. Wait...What about church?! Well, our church has a Christmas Eve service we attend every year. Do you have a Christmas ritual? You might think about starting one while your kids are young.
Merry Christmas!!
