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Preparing for Christmas: Stressing or Blessing?
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Welcome to this special Seasoned Mamas Podcast episode, where we navigate the busy season of Advent. In the midst of our many preparations and traditions, it’s easy to feel more stressed than blessed. As Christians and as moms, we strive to focus on the true meaning of Christmas – for ourselves and for our families – but in our pursuit of the “perfect” celebration, do we unintentionally create a busied Season of stress…and even guilt?
In today’s episode, “Preparing for Christmas: Stressing or Blessing?” we’ll also share stories and traditions from our homes. Deb talks about a cookie-cutter Christmas tradition as a meaningful way to share the story of our Savior’s birth, along with a grace-filled reminder that the “shape” of Christmas isn’t defined by traditions or completed to-do lists, but by the One Who came, Who comes to us today, and Who will come again.
Lindsay shares the beauty of the simple, special ways we can curl up with our families, sharing the heart of the message of Christmas through tradition-forming activities like story time, reading favorite storybooks that retell the account of Christ’s birth.
Faith talks about new traditions formed through playtime with her toddlers, using this together-time to “walk” nativity characters around the house and talk organically about the Christmas narrative, sharing fun, making memories, and enjoying stress-free activity!
Michelle reminds us that some meaningful traditions begun when children are young may continue for years…like a special felt advent nativity calendar and more. This mama has found a way to honor her family’s shared memories and continue these traditions with her now-young-adult children.
Mamas, we encourage you to begin or continue special advent traditions that bless you and your families, whether you have littles, teens, young adults, even grandchildren! No matter what, the Savior comes! He comes to you in the stress AND the messes. And yes, He blesses…beyond measure. A blessed Advent Season of Preparation to you and yours.
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