The Christmas season is here, and we all have a good idea of what that means – lots of gift-giving, the opening of presents, and time spent with our loved ones and friends sharing a special meal (or two!). But as we all know, there’s more to Christmas than this. Although Christmas is a large part all about gift-giving and sharing a meal together, there’s more to it than that. So if you want to find the true meaning of Christmas and go beyond the giving and the cheer, here are some authentic and meaningful ways you can celebrate the Christmas season this year.
- Pray or meditate
Since the season is about giving and sharing, where do the giving and sharing originate? Depending on your belief system, there’s no doubt that the Christmas season is about meditating or praying for the real reason for the season. It’s a good time to reflect on the year that was and to think about our goals for the coming year, but it’s also a good time to give thanks and be grateful for all that we have that matters – be it good health, love, family, and more. Spend an hour or two reflecting on your life and have an attitude of gratitude – it really goes a long way toward making the season extra special.
- Spend a lot of time with important people
Since it’s Christmas, perhaps it’s a tradition in your family for everyone to gather together and spend time with each other, even if it’s just once a year. We all know that Christmastime is the perfect time to spend with our loved ones, to kind of ‘make up’ for the busyness of the rest of the year. So take the time to tell your family and loved ones how much you appreciate them for being a part of your life – and if you know of someone who is going through a rough patch or is all alone on Christmas day, perhaps you can invite them to your family gathering, too.
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- Start a family tradition
To make this year’s celebrations extra special, why not create a new tradition that you and your family could follow in the years ahead? For sure, each family has a well-loved tradition – be it opening gifts on Christmas morning, sharing a cup of cocoa once the clock strikes midnight, and so on. So why not create something that everyone will love and participate in for years to come? It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture – something simple but meaningful will do. For instance, your family can sing Christmas carols together, and each family can have their own Christmas presentation or concert. Or, each family member can read a Bible verse or perform a special segment.
When you start a tradition, the kids can get to know this tradition – and even appreciate it when they’re fully grown and have families of their own.
