Did you know that Christmas is six weeks from today? How is that possible?!If such a realization makes your brain start screeching about to-do lists, shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning, and maniacal mom maneuvering to make merry memories, then take a few moments to breathe deeply and visit SimpleMom.net for their helpful 12 Weeks to Peaceful Christmas Series. Thanks to Anna P. for finding today's wonderful post about creating new family traditions. I liked them all, but might try this one this year:
Baby Jesus under the Tree
This simple tradition is great for little ones. When you put up and decorate the tree, include a simple empty manger at the base. You can make one out of wood, or you can create a makeshift manger out of a crate, a basket, or even a doll’s cradle.Each evening, after the kids are in bed, add a little bit of “straw” in the manger — raffia from a craft store works well. Then on Christmas morning, among the gifts, will be the most significant gift reflected in the season — baby Jesus was born. Use a simple, unadorned doll and place him swaddled on top of the straw.
What Christmas tradition are you thinking about incorporating into your family's celebrations this year?
I really love this idea. I have friends who don't set out baby Jesus in their manger sets until Christmas day, but having him under the tree makes a greater statement.
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