Well, we made it through the “Twelve Days of Christmas”, and we only have ten more days until we actually celebrate Jesus’ birth…ten more days to finish shopping, wrapping and baking.
I’ve always told my granddaughter that Christmas is Jesus’ Birthday, and yesterday, while we were wrapping presents to put under the tree, she asked me, “Where’s Jesus’ present?” Huh! I didn’t have an answer for her. People always leave cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, but never a gift for Jesus – and it’s His BIRTHDAY!
It made me wonder if we should start a new tradition… maybe wrap up a something special and leave it for Him. And then, I thought, “Well, how would Jesus take His present?” Then, it came to me! Why don’t we leave a bit of ourselves for Jesus on His birthday – That would be the best gift of all for Him. And that’s something even a three year old can understand.
So, this year, in addition to OUR Christmas presents under the tree, we are going to leave a special Birthday gift for Jesus. I’m going to suggest we write what our gifts are on a piece of paper and wrap them all up in a pretty box with a beautiful bow. I’ve decided that my gift will be less time watching television and more time studying devotions, etc. (I’m anxious to see what my granddaughter's gift will be.)
We always read Luke 2:1-20 before we open our presents on Christmas morning. Perhaps this year we can open Jesus’ present once the story is complete – before we open our gifts. A new tradition!
I hope you and your family find a way to bring Jesus into your Christmas traditions.
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