Works For Me Wednesday - Christmas Gifts

One of our Christmas traditions that we started with our children is with the number of gifts they receive. We are trying to teach that the true meaning of Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Our children each receive three gifts, for the three gifts the Wisemen brought to baby Jesus. We also do one Santa gift and their stockings. The load of gifts comes from their grandparents and extended family. Hopefully, as they get older (they are 3 and 1), they will truely understand the meaning of Christmas and realize that it is not how many gifts you received – that the true gift is Jesus.

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November 15, 2006 | Filed Under Holidays & Celebrations 

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5 Responses to “Works For Me Wednesday - Christmas Gifts”

  1. Mieneke on November 15th, 2006 3:45 pm

    That is a very good idea. The amount of presents they receive can be so overwhelming. Good for you for keeping the focus right!

    Thanks!

    Mieneke

  2. Lines From The Vine on November 15th, 2006 4:03 pm

    Good idea! We’re trying to simplify our Christmas too! I think you are right, too much really detracts from the spirit of the holiday!

    Blessings!
    Tracy

  3. GiBee on November 15th, 2006 4:07 pm

    I really love this idea… it certainly cuts down on cost, and re-focuses the emphasis on Christ, not santa! Thanks for the idea!

  4. Jenny on November 27th, 2006 4:32 pm

    We started doing 3 gifts about 5 or 6 years ago. We felt that the message was being lost. We brought it down to 3 gifts plus a few little “stocking”type things (candy, small toys, bookmarks etc.).

    blessings,
    Jenny in Ca

  5. Les on December 12th, 2006 4:47 am

    My oldest is 20 and since we had her we have held to the ‘3 gifts’ philosophy. Letters to Santa were short, kids never were greedy: our kids learned perspective snd priorities. I taught preschool for several years and it was amazing the ‘wish list’ of many of the kids! This is one of our family traditions that I hope my kids will continue with their families.

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