Helping parents establish God's Word in their children
Take the tangible images and traditions of Christmas and use them to teach the intangible, concepts concerning Christmas. For the next 25 days, this blog will be relating the real meaning of Christmas with traditional seasonal objects so that you and your children can keep Christ in Christmas. Mistletoe was used by Druid priests in … Read more…
He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Matthew 28:6 (History and Helps for Enjoying Easter Traditions While Teaching Eternal Truths) The history of hiding eggs goes back to possibly when the Pagans used eggs in their Spring celebrations. After early Christian influence, the Pagans hid their eggs to avoid persecution. Another … Read more…
It was not long after Europeans began using Christmas trees that special decorations were used to adorn them. Food items, such as candies and cookies, were used predominately, but also, straight white candy sticks were one of the confections used as ornaments in the 1400’s. Legend has it that during the 17th century, craftsmen began … Read more…
I realize some Christians avoid the Santa game all together. Other Christians may choose to participate in the fun. Our family chose to enjoy pretending about Santa, but always intentionally emphasizing throughout the season the true reason we celebrate, even using the tangible traditions to teach intangible truths. A very Godly lady told us when … Read more…
The excitement of Christmas has already begun at our house. Our California children are flying in next week for the month, the tree is decorated, the Christmas lists are made out, and soon the baking, shopping, and parties will be in full swing. It is so easy in all this activity to let the real … Read more…