We had a special Bethlehem Dinner which was seriously fun. All the kids loved it. We got all dressed up in our nativity clothes and had dinner by candle light. Enjoying crackers, cheese, pita bead, olives, nuts, berries, and steak slices (huge hit). The kids loved picking their dinner and loved being all dressed up. We went around the table and talked about all the things Jesus did in his life, we talked about how he was such an example to us and gift and all the things he did were like gifts too, and then went back around the table saying something we wanted to give Jesus this year. Having our new nativity set up before us was a sweet reminder and really set a tone for the evening.
Mommy said she wanted to pray more, like Jesus.
Bella said she wanted to be nice.
Connor said he wanted to stop lying all the time.
Sydney said she wanted to give Jesus a baby like him.
Daddy said he wanted to read scriptures more.
Piper apparently wants to laugh more, because she thought all of this was hilarious.
After wards we acted out the nativity and it was much more successful than last year and we were all relatively reverent too, which was definitely an improvement. (Watching the nativty via youtube lds clips and talking about how special and sacred it was several times, really set the mood.)
Cast List:
Daddy: Joseph
Bella: Mary
Baby doll: Jesus
Sydney: Angel
Connor: Wise Men
Mommy and Piper: Shepherds/Narrator
After the Nativity, it was time to open the special Christmas Eve Box Mom had prepped. I reminded the kids earlier that day that the Christmas Eve box doesn't have toys. We talked about the things we have in it each year, new clothes, treats, ornaments, etc. Last year was frustrating so I was very happy that with a little more understanding it made the whole thing more fun.
This year they had Christmas Dress Clothes, Christmas Cartoon Classic Movie Collection, Ornaments, and treats.
They loved it and were ready to eat their treats and fall asleep to White Christmas.
But don't worry Connor remembered Santa...
... And Santa remembered him.
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