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Christian Families
- Sons: Ages 13 & 5
- Daughter: Age 15
- Work at home
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- Jesus is the Reason for the Season
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Santa Claus, Rudolph, Snowmen, Nutcracker figurines, The Grinch, Snow, Wrapping paper, Ribbons & Bows. All of these envoke thoughts of Chrismas.All the sparkly, shiny ornaments and such, everywhere you turn - a feast for the eyes......How do you and your family make sure Christmas is about the birth of Christ?
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You can't be selfish and be happy at the same time. ~ Johnna
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- Daughter: Age 5
- Stay at home
- princesschloesmommy - October 08, 2008
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We tell our daughter that CHRISTmas is Jesus' birthday. Santa Claus was a really nice man who liked to celebrate Jesus' birthday by giving little children presents, because that's who he really was. We still have the tree, and buy presents to celebrate His birth. The story of Jesus's birth is always read. We also attend a CHRISTmas eve service at our church. This year we have to try to do alot more to keep that focus on Him. My in-laws are taking us all to Disney World a few days after CHRISTmas, so we get to open the tickets and itinerary for our presents. My daughter will be sooo excited. I pray that's not all she will talk about that day.
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- Sons: Ages 13 & 5
- Daughter: Age 15
- Work at home
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- johnnadlong - November 04, 2008
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I have noticed as I have been shopping over the past couple of weeks that mass retailers seem to be making it easier to make Christ the focus of Christmas. I have seen more Christ Christmas items this year that before. Cross ornaments seem to be popular and nativities seem to be regaining popularity.
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- Sons: Ages 13 & 5
- Daughter: Age 15
- Work at home
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- johnnadlong - November 19, 2008
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The Candy Cane Legend...............................
The candy cane has a christian background. And though the "legend" may be just that, it does have some fact to it. (Candy canes were first bent by Cologne Cathedral in Europe in the 1600's. They were bent to represent a shepherd's hook.)
As you take a candy cane in your hand, turn it upside down and you will see "J" that reminds us that Jesus was born on Christmas Day. Turn it back upright and you will see the crook that reminds us that He is the Good Shepherd. It is made of hard candy to remind us that Christ is the rock of our salvation. The three narrow stripes remind us that by His stripes we are healed and remind us of the power and presence of the Trinity. The larger stripe reminds us that He shed His blood for us on Calvary. The white reminds us of the purtiy of the virgin birth and tells us how He can wash our sins as white as snow.
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- Sons: Ages 13 & 5
- Daughter: Age 15
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- johnnadlong - November 19, 2008
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oops!!! Not quite finished.
As the candy cane is broken, remember how His body was broken for us. As you taste the candy cane, remember that fellowship with Jesus is ever so sweet.
There are lots of stories out there about the legend or beginning of the candy cane, though some may not be true, I think the story to go along with the candy cane could be a very powerful message as you witness to others this Christmas season.
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- Sons: Ages 26 & 22
- New Jersey
- Work full-time outside home
- Pnkrosbsh - November 20, 2008
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as we shop and see santa claus in the malls and stores i try to make the main focus on Jesus and his birth, and that Santa was a nice man that brings gifts because of Jesus' birthday and that we are doing the same thing celebrating the Saviors birth by giving each other gifts for His birthday. Sometimes we will even have a cake that says Happy Birthday Jesus on Christmas Day if we are having dinner at home.
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Others see God in us when we show love to one another (1 John 4:12) - Love, Barbara
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- Sons: Ages 13 & 5
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- johnnadlong - November 21, 2008
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as we shop and see santa claus in the malls and stores i try to make the main focus on Jesus and his birth, and that Santa was a nice man that brings gifts because of Jesus' birthday and that we are doing the same thing celebrating the Saviors birth by giving each other gifts for His birthday. Sometimes we will even have a cake that says Happy Birthday Jesus on Christmas Day if we are having dinner at home.
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There are some "recipes" for a birthday cake for Jesus. We did one last year that was a three layer cake with each layer a different color - red, green, and white. The cake is decorated a certain way and all of the parts of the cake including the decorations and a candle have a very significant meaning. We lit the candle, explained all the meanings of the cake, and sang Happy Birthday to Jesus (for my then 3 year old). You could do a search online for the recipe (there are several variations) or check out the Recipe Swappers group here in the community. I don't know if it is posted, but someone is bound to have the recipe.
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- princesschloesmommy - November 22, 2008
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I never thought about a birthday cake for Jesus. We will be at Disney this year, so I might buy one to make it more focused on Jesus. My daughter tells Jesus happy birthday Christmas morning, but with all of the excitement of Disney I really do need to make an extra special effort to keep the focus on Jesus.
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- Son: Age 7
- Daughters: Ages 17, 14 & 11
- Everman, TX
- Work full-time outside home
- ErinL32 - November 22, 2008
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On Christmas Eve, before the kids are tucked into bed, we read The Nativity Story. This helps them to understand that Christmas Day is not just about Santa Claus or opening presents. Also, throughout the season, we listen to religious Christmas songs as well. It helps to stay focused on the reason for the season.
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- Sons: Ages 35 & 30
- Daughter: Age 28
- Massachusetts
- Stay at home
- eclipsepro - November 23, 2008
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Well my kids are grown now so they know what it's all about and my grandbabies are too little to get any of it. But I remember when my middle one was in K at a Christian school, they made little birthday cake tree ornaments. It was so sweet.
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- Sons: Ages 26 & 22
- New Jersey
- Work full-time outside home
- Pnkrosbsh - November 26, 2008
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There are some "recipes" for a birthday cake for Jesus. We did one last year that was a three layer cake with each layer a different color - red, green, and white. The cake is decorated a certain way and all of the parts of the cake including the decorations and a candle have a very significant meaning. We lit the candle, explained all the meanings of the cake, and sang Happy Birthday to Jesus (for my then 3 year old). You could do a search online for the recipe (there are several variations) or check out the Recipe Swappers group here in the community. I don't know if it is posted, but someone is bound to have the recipe.
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thats a great idea..i'll look into that..thanks
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