“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be
afraid. I bring you good news that will
cause great joy for all the people’”
(Luke 2:10).
Though Christmas and its traditions may look different this year, there is good news and joy to be had with a little shift in our Christmas plans. In stripping away some of the fluff of the holiday such as big entertainment events; parades; travel and huge gatherings, we may have just unwrapped the core of what Christmas was meant to be all along— “Good News and great joy.”
New traditions are popping up all over the world and old traditions are being revived. Some suggestions include: create a gratitude jar; include a virtual fundraiser for a charity during family game night; share cookie recipes instead of sharing cookies; volunteer; write more notes and letters. Caroling is a tradition that has a new look online, either recorded or on a video conferencing platform. Sharing music to the elderly, especially, is a great idea.
Here are some joyful ideas for the season that can be used through video conferencing with your friends and family:
1) During Christmas dinner and gift
opening
2) While baking cookies with Grandma
3) While reading the Christmas story
together
4) While making Christmas decorations
The money saved by having a dressed down Christmas can be given to charities. Another suggestion is to pay off a debt for someone or forgive a debt owed to you. Take away the glitz and glitter and replace it with what God had in mind all along— peace, joy, good news, and love.
And to all a goodnight!
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