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Jesus is the Reason for the Season
johnnadlong - October 08, 2008
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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maddoxabz - December 02, 2008
My mother bought the kids a board book "The Christmas Story." It's a very simple story about the birth of Christ. I read it to them every year but I think now that they are older they will understand it more. I want to buy a nativity scene to put up in the house so it's something they can connect to the holiday besides just Santa and reindeer.
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jillybean_108 - December 01, 2008
Maggie is in a Christmas play, and going to sing, Silent night and ring bells.
She is always saying that Jesus birthday is coming up mommy.
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ferrari-johnson - December 01, 2008
My daughter is totally enthralled with our nativity set. She is constatnly trying to take pieces and play with them. My 4 yr old caught her "red handed" two days ago. "SoSo, are you supposed to e touching that?" She shook her head yes and then I heard,"I highly doubt momma said you could walk around with that baby. That's baby Jesus and he protects us all. You better put it back." Do you know she did just that and hasn't touched any of it again so far? What a smart little boy I have!
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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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eclipsepro - November 23, 2008
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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ErinL32 - November 22, 2008
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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princesschloesmommy - November 22, 2008
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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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.  
By Pnkrosbsh
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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Pnkrosbsh - November 20, 2008
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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johnnadlong - November 19, 2008

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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