Dear Darlene,
I agree with your last post about the schools (and just about everywhere else) leaving Jesus out of the celebration of Christmas.
It’s a very sad indication of where we are heading when we cannot even sing Christmas songs at our “holiday” celebrations. I began to notice this trend when my children were younger. I am glad that when they were doing their Christmas concerts and shows in school they were still allowed to sing some of the more traditional hymn type songs.
It’s hard to say what the parents of younger children should do about this. I think this is another reason why we need to be stronger than ever in our determination to continue educating our children at home. Their days do not end when they get home from school but in many ways they just begin.
We are the ones called to teach them the way of God and the way of the bible. Perhaps they could participate in a Christmas show at church..or even in the neighborhood with other children.
Anyway…it’s not an easy thing to keep Jesus as the center of this special season…but it is so very important.
I found your blog through another blog–Fruit in Season–and I have followed your blog as well.
Kara (hip chick) at
A Collection of Days
Dear Kara,
Thank you for your letter. I appreciate your thoughts on the Christmas season and your determination to further educate children. I was scribbling in my diary the other night and the notes I made go along so well with your letter that I wanted to share them with you…
The last 45 years have taught me that I can’t change the world, but I can always work on changing myself. The way that we conquer the world is by first conquering ourselves by yielding our flesh to our spirit. We can then branch out by teaching ourselves the way of the Lord, leading our children through paths of righteousness and finally bringing that message to the world through an exemplified life.
We’ve all heard it been said, “The world is taking ‘Christ’ out of Christmas.” But when I turn my face away from the world to examine my own life and that of my family, I’m left with the question, “What am I doing to put Christ into each Christmas?”
As their earthly shepherd, it’s my responsibility to ensure that these children know who Jesus is, and that He is the reason we bring our love to the world at Christmas.
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord, we have an opportunity to reflect the testimony of the Christ child in all that we do, and to weave the message of salvation into young hearts by showing them the mercy of God and His love to mankind.
Teach them that the evergreen tree is a symbol of God, who through every season of our life remains the same God He always was and always will be.
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.
~ Hebrews 13:8, KJV
Show them the twinkling star at the top of the tree, rejoicing together as wise men once did in search of the newborn child.
Where is he that is born King of the Jews?
For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
~ Matthew 2:2, KJV
Trace fingers on angel wings as we recall the words of the angels…
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city
of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
~ Luke 2:10-11, KJV
Watch the twinkle of each light, reminding young hearts that we reflect the light of God to this world.
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on
an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle,
and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and
it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
~ Matthew 5:14-15, KJV
Notice the shimmer of light as it bounces from each shiny red bulb, and remember the blood of Christ that was shed for our sins.
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is
shed for many for the remission of sins.
~ Matthew 26:28
Enjoy the wrapping of each present, keeping in mind the gifts that were brought to Jesus.
And when they were come into the house, they saw
the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down,
and worshipped him: and when they had opened their
treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold,
and frankincense and myrrh.
~ Matthew 2:11
And most of all, we must continue to do this throughout the rest of the year.
You are loved by an almighty God,
Darlene
For comments or questions, contact me at:
darlene[at]darleneschacht.net
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