*In Bakersfield, California, another family eats a simple supper of bread, fish, and grape juice on Christmas Eve as a reminder of the Savior’s humble beginnings.
*Several Latter-day Saint families have found rather unique ways of fostering a spirit of good will and good cheer in their homes. Sister Marie Hopkins of Simpsonville, South Carolina, writes that her family sets up their nativity scene two weeks before Christmas—“all except for the manger with the Baby Jesus. Beside the stable we put a box of straw, and each time someone does a sweet deed for another family member—a ‘gift of love’—the doer places one piece of straw where the Baby Jesus will lie. By Christmas Eve, the soft cushion of ‘love’ is ready.”
*Sister Sandra Allen of Salt Lake City keeps a secret record of each of her children’s positive actions of love and concern shown for other family members during December. Then during a Christmas Eve program, a few of the deeds are read aloud to the family. (maybe you could even add santa in this one as his good list?)
*Last night we had an enrichment, and one of the girls talked about how her grandma gave all of the kids a dish towel as a present for Christmas. They thought, how weird to get a towel for Christmas. What is grandma thinking. Then they realized included in the box was all the uses of a towel. Once example being Jesus washing the feet of his Disciples. She said it was the most memorable Christmas present she ever got.
One tradition that we got from Ryan's family is painting ornaments. This is SUCH a fun activity!! We did it with my family last year and we had a blast!
Love, Katie Mae
4 comments:
Wow, I really like those. I have also been thinking alot about traditions. Thanks KT
cute ideas katie
Katie, I love that you are spreading these traditions around! One of our traditions is in November we sit down with the fam and brainstorm a service-oriented FHE for every Monday in December, and then write it on the fridge calendar so the kids can see it and get excited about it.
Also, we just did the towel (with some dipped ginger thins) for our stake's primary presidencies! It really makes a great church/vt gift, and some really cute, classic dish towels are 4/$1 at Ikea. Here is the note in case you want to use it:
A hand towel is a simple, everyday item. It is used by the mother who clears away the tears of a child, the physician who binds the wounds of a patient, the woman in her home cleaning her hands as she moves from task to task, the weary traveler who wipes his sweated brow.
Remember the quiet night in a humble stable many years ago when Mary lovingly wrapped her baby in swaddling clothes. And later, when our loving Brother took a towel in His Hand and dried the feet of His disciples, hours before His ultimate sacrifice and gift to every child of God.
Simple, everyday things become significant in the hands of a disciple of Christ. We are grateful for the work, faith, and love you have dedicated to Walnut Grove Primary.
May your hands and heart feel joy this Christmas!
That is perfect kels!!! Thank u so much! I really wanted that! I think I might do that for the young women! I am so glad u posted that!
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