The most important gifts at Christmas are the
gifts of kindness that we show toward one
another.
To cherish the true meaning of Christmas,
here is a wonderful family activity that helps prepare our hearts for the
celebration of Jesus' birthday and focuses more on "giving" to others rather than on commercial gifts.
1. Find a small box and decorate it. This will hold Baby Jesus' gifts.
1. Find a small box and decorate it. This will hold Baby Jesus' gifts.
2. Place the box in a prominent place where you will see it on a daily basis. Keep some small note paper and a pencil next to the box to write down any random acts of kindness during the Advent season.
4. As often as possible, family members add a note
into this box, which
represents a gift* of giving for Jesus. (*"Gifts" such as sharing,
helping, cleaning, listening, visiting etc.......any act of kindness that they have witnessed or received from someone.)
5.
On Christmas Eve, place the box under the tree so that in the
morning, before you open your own gifts, you can give your gift to Jesus. Read aloud the acts of
kindness and giving that were
witnessed over the Advent season. Share
together the many good works that were done in preparation for the birth of
Jesus and offer thanks
to God.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
