Keeping Jesus at the Center of Christmas
Did you know that about 96% of Americans celebrate Christmas? In the U.S., Christmas has become a largely cultural event filled with twinkling lights, jingle bells, and festive carols. While those traditions contain a special kind of magic, it’s easy to let the busyness of the season overshadow the real reason we celebrate. In this episode, Amy and Sara share practical ways to slow down the holiday hustle and create meaningful moments with your kids that keep Jesus at the center of it all. From advent devotionals to baking, they offer 10 simple ways to shine a light on Jesus and make this Christmas not just merry, but deeply meaningful.
Time Stamps:
(0:15) What is the heart of Christmas?
(5:58) Family Advent devotional suggestions
(8:36) Keeping the reason for the season front and center in dinner conversations.
(9:22) Watch and discuss Christ centered movies
(10:12) Listen to Christmas music as a family
(11:02) Ideas for serving as a family around the holidays
(12:11) Praying over Christmas cards
(13:41) Watch the Advent video series by the Bible Project
(15:29) Unwrap Camp for Christmas!
(17:05) Other Advent Traditions & Resources
(18:14) Baking through the Bible at Christmas
(22:00) Question of the week
Links:
10 Ways to Keep Jesus at the Center of Christmas
Holiday Themed Family Conversations Starters
Bake through the Bible at Christmas
Advent Video Series by The Bible Project