I don't do a lot with Santa but we do have a tradition of leaving milk and cookies. He visits Grandma's house on Christmas Eve. Since we have to leave so early today to go to church (2:30 service) and then head to grandma's house, I put their Christmas pj's on them last night and took the pictures. We will leave the plate out when we leave for church. Beyond that and going to see Santa, we don't focus too much on him. This year we are starting a new tradition...a birthday party for Jesus. I ordered a cake to look like a present and had them write Happy Birthday Jesus on it and then I have a devotion that adds elements to the cake as we talk about each one. I'm excited to add this to our Christmas Day activities. I've also thought about setting aside an evening a few days before Christmas to have our party but what better time to have a party than on Christmas Day. Hope yours is happy and healthy! Merry CHRISTmas!
I did that one Christmas when my kids were little. Made a cake that said Happy Birthday Jesus. Than we took it to Grandma for Christmas dinner.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa, Such a cute pic of Andrew and Grace with the milk and cookies for Santa. --What a sweet idea to make a cake for the birthday of Jesus. I sent you an email just now that Liz sent me that was so beautiful I wanted to share it with you.Have a very Merry Christmas with your family.Love, Kathy
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord Bless you and keep you at this, the most glorious time of year!
ReplyDeleteThe birthday cake for Jesus sounds like a wonderful idea!
Love to all!
Papa Rick