Ep. 46: Let’s Talk Christmas (Part 2 —Our Family’s Traditions)
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One of the primary arguments I’ve heard against skipping Santa is that doing so will rob kids of the “magic of Christmas.” The thing is: Nowhere in the Bible are we exhorted to do things for our kids that make them feel “magical” (in the sense of euphoria or warm, fuzzy feelings). But we are encouraged to “rejoice in the Lord” and to “give thanks in all circumstances.” And one way to do that in the Christmas season is by establishing family traditions that spark joy and fun and generosity.  In this episode, I discuss some of the specific things our family does to truly enjoy each other and praise God for His goodness during the Christmas season AND ways that we strive to bless others as well! Hopefully, you’ll get some good ideas and be encouraged that there are so many good + wholesome + joy-filled ways to celebrate Christ’s birth.  P.S. One thing we’ve done that I forgot to mention is the Jesse Tree. Such a great tradition! Bible References: Psalm 119:105 Matthew 12:34 Matthew 19:16-22 Luke 19:10 Matthew 6:21 Matthew 12:28-34 Zephaniah 3:17 Psalm 34:8 Philippians 4:4-8 Psalm 100:1 Colossians 3:17 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M Is for Mama⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Penny Reward System⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paint & Prose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M Is For Mama Chore Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Milk and Honey Jewelry Episode About Allowance and Chores Samaritan's Purse Gift Catalog September & Co. Ruth Chou Simons Emmanuel Cross Formed Kids Treehouse Schoolhouse Find Abbie at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook
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