tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post7111699684155607025..comments2024-01-16T09:21:41.264-08:00Comments on The Fruitful Life: Can Santa Be a Part of a Christ-Centered Christmas? Our Family's Unique Tradition {With Free Candy Cane Story Printable}Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08021851517373713824noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post-33526172894436688912013-12-05T21:26:43.093-08:002013-12-05T21:26:43.093-08:00Thanks Dee Dee! I'll have to check into the Ja...Thanks Dee Dee! I'll have to check into the Janette Oke book! Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021851517373713824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post-18493599773567158372013-12-05T21:23:40.684-08:002013-12-05T21:23:40.684-08:00Thanks for the encouragement Uncle Duane! It's...Thanks for the encouragement Uncle Duane! It's great to hear what you guys have done. And I agree about the toys...with a lot of kids you have to keep the "stuff" to a minimum or it will get out of control. Miss you!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021851517373713824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post-22857465411366339262013-12-05T21:04:09.765-08:002013-12-05T21:04:09.765-08:00Thank you so much for the words of encouragement B...Thank you so much for the words of encouragement Brother Bill! So glad you found my blog!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021851517373713824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post-84696429256569699562013-12-05T21:00:57.691-08:002013-12-05T21:00:57.691-08:00Christy, So glad you found this helpful! And on th...Christy, So glad you found this helpful! And on the day you got St. Nicholas books from the library! That's so cool. If you end up giving away candy canes, I'd love to hear how it goes!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021851517373713824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post-55214902204077510962013-12-03T22:06:36.956-08:002013-12-03T22:06:36.956-08:00Beckie and I struggled with the Santa question. So...Beckie and I struggled with the Santa question. Some of the things we have tried to do are:<br />Decorated with Jesus Christmas themes, Wise men. Angels. Nativity scenes around the house and stuffed animals under the tree. We have a ceramic Santa kneeling before the manger.<br />We have tried to continue the family tradition of reading the Christmas story on Christmas eve.<br />The kids did get presents on Christmas morning but they were never labeled "from Santa" the kids made the assumption themselves.<br />As time went on we softened our position and a lot more Santa arrived.<br />We discovered that with a lot of kids, a lot of toys is a problem. Keep to very few things. I love the things you are doing and I appreciate your heart. Keep it up..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post-15617707560135317292013-12-03T20:59:14.587-08:002013-12-03T20:59:14.587-08:00Thank you for sharing a wonderful part of your Chr...Thank you for sharing a wonderful part of your Christmas-----I am a pastor and what greater gift to give to our children than the gift of Christ and his love for the needy!!!!GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!! Bro Bill<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post-11435439088996913812013-12-03T20:12:33.733-08:002013-12-03T20:12:33.733-08:00Such a great idea!!! Found your blog after your s...Such a great idea!!! Found your blog after your sis-in-law Jessie (one of my best friends!) ;0) linked to it on FB. I actually just checked out a few books about St Nicholas from the library today, and have been trying to figure out how to incorporate his story into our discussions around here. My kids will be thrilled with the idea of giving away candy canes. Thanks so much! Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619461638539959384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552779.post-32359278950954235202013-12-03T19:16:55.792-08:002013-12-03T19:16:55.792-08:00Love this, Jenny!! Y'all are too fun, and I l...Love this, Jenny!! Y'all are too fun, and I loved getting to see all the pics from years past. We pull out our Advent wreath and read various scriptures each week during meal times to focus on Christ's coming. We also have read from Janette Oke's Reflections on the Christmas Story. I would love to read Ann Voskamp's book that you mentioned on FB. Maybe for next year? Thanks for sharing this wonderful tradition with us!Dee Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617181942919468292noreply@blogger.com