Being a poor college "family" does have its benefits. We can only sink about $150 deep into the materialistic side of Christmas. Although our budget may confine what we spend on Christmas to a relatively small number, our minds, thoughts, and spirit do not have the same definite boundaries. I find myself still cataloging new items to add to my wish list, Kate's wish list, Ryan's wish list, and anyone else I can think of. New stuff is fun!But "stuff" is not what Christmas is about. When I see the shining, fresh face of my little girl everyday I am reminded what the Savior gave us through His life and atonement: the chance to start anew, make amends, receive comfort, and find love to make our countenances once again shining and new. All the stuff in the world winds up looking like nothing at all when we compare the gift we have been given through Jesus Christ.
So, my request: How do you, or your family, remember Jesus, His life, and gift during the Christmas season?
Every year we attend the Festival of Nativities and each Christmas since we've been married we've bought a new nativity for our own home.
ReplyDeleteOH fun, I love the nativity idea alot. I'm a big fan of arranging the nativities.
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