Our family has a number of Christmas traditions that developed over the years.  One of the things we did each year when our children were young was take them to a neighborhood in our community that was decorated with Christmas lights.  Almost every home was decked out with thousands of Christmas lights and special Christmas decorations.  It was amazing to see!

      We would slowly drive up and down each street and admire the various decorations.  We would look for favorite decorations that we had seen in previous years and notice new ones that had been added to different homes.

      After viewing the Christmas lights, we would drive home and enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookies and talk about all we saw.  This annual adventure seemed to get our family in the Christmas spirit.

      I’m sure that your family has some similar traditions that helps set the stage for Christmas.  Let me suggest another one that you might consider this year.  Many churches have Christmas concerts and plays during December.  They are another wonderful way to help you and your family get into the Christmas spirit.

     Please accept this invitation to our church’s Christmas program called “An Unwrapped Christmas”.  This musical production will be presented on December 10, 11, and 12^th at 7:00 PM and on December 13^th at 5:00 PM.  Tickets are only $3.

      As you make plans this holiday season, make sure that you include a Christmas concert or other event that will help you get into the spirit of the season.  You and your children won’t remember most of the gifts that they give and receive.  But, you will remember the traditions that were part of your annual Christmas celebration.