Fun, Frugal and Meaningful Christmas Traditions

Christmas is such a joyful time of year. A time that we eagerly anticipate after we box away the last of the Christmas decorations. It is a time of year that involves lots of planning and fun. It can be a stressful time of year and one that involves financial hardships, if planning and care is not taken.

If is also a time to help teach our children that Christmas is not all about us and the gifts we are going to receive. It is a wonderful time to help develop caring, servant hearts in our children, as well as to help us refocus on the true meaning.

Here are several ways that we like to celebrate that don’t involve much money that also allows us to help others:

Celebrate Advent ~ Celebrate this wondrous time of year using the Jesse Tree. This has become a favorite tradition in our home. You can download the devotionals and ornaments for free here.

Christmas Lights ~ Driving through the neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights or to the local Festival of Lights. We usually take hot chocolate and some snacks.  Depending on where you live, you could walk around the neighborhood.

Christmas Book Basket ~ I have a supply of Christmas books that I have collected through the years and added to each year when the kids were younger. I wrap up 25 books each year (the same ones each year) and put them in a basket or lay out one each day leading up to Christmas.  If you don’t have many books, plan early to check out some from the Library….

Join me at Frugal Homeschool Family to read the rest of the post in the 25 Days of Frugal Christmas Series. While you are there, check out the other great ideas!

Have you seen the 12 Days of Christmas video series with the Oils of the Bible?  Find that here.

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Merry Christmas!!