“She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21

Too often, Christ is absent in Christmas.

Jesus often takes a back seat to Christmas programs, decorations and presents.

So how about beginning a new Christ-centered tradition?

Ellen Elwell shares these great ideas from Christian grandmothers:

• After attending Christmas Eve service, one family reads Scripture together.
• Another suggests having each person take a votive candle, lighting it, and answering the question, “What do you like best about Jesus?”
• Still another family acts out the Christmas story complete with costumes.  The grandmother makes a photo album to document the performance for each family member.
• One grandmother without nearby family invites seniors just like her to share Christmas together.  She shows them the JESUS Film. https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/jesus.html/english.html

Whatever you do this Christmas, make Christ the center of your plans!

by Vonette Bright
Used by Permission

FURTHER READING

• The Gift of Forgiveness 
• The Surprise Christmas Gift from My Landlady 
• A Christ(mas) Meditation

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