Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Making Memories That Stick

Christmas, however it's celebrated, forms indelible memories for children. We've been working at it for years and have noticed that the little things impact the children, too. Here are a few we do.

* Bible reading with parental commentary the night before Christmas.
* Hanging out together, then watching "The Nativity."
* A big can of Walmart popcorn by the hearth that we open Christmas eve.
* Pancakes, maple syrup, and eggs Christmas morning, after which we unwrap presents.

Kind of simple, but the little guys particularly love it. The list goes on of the little quirky traditions we have that everyone likes. Intentionally plan some of your own if you are a young dad or mom building your family life.

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