I truly believe that the Christmas season is the most wonderful time of the year. There is magic and wonder all around us! It's a time to lean into beliefs, create family traditions, and gift without expectations.
It's also a great time to learn something new. 😉
Below are five Christmas-themed things to teach your kids this week.
1. A silly joke.
Ho, ho, ho. Ha, ha, ha!
Where does Santa go to vote? The North Poll.
2. A new vocabulary word.
Be sure to wear your toboggan while you ride the toboggan...
What is a toboggan? A toboggan is a flat-bottomed sled that curves upward at the front. In many places around the world, "toboggan" is also the name used for knitted caps (or beanies).
3. A word puzzle.
To solve a rebus, consider not just the words but the placement, size, color, and quantity of everything within the box (and sometimes just outside the box!) when trying to decipher the puzzle.
4. A fun fact.
Who's on your Christmas shopping list? According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spend an average of nearly $1,000 on Christmas gifts and holiday items.
Have you ever listened to "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and wondered just how many gifts my true love gave to me during those twelve days? Well, the total number is a whopping 364!
Want to check the math? Take a look at this hilarious interactive presentation on the price of true love. According to their 2020 calculations, the total cost of these gifts would have been $105,561.
5. Teach a personal discovery.
Do you wear festive pajamas on Christmas Eve, search for a mischievous elf throughout the month, open one present early, or take photos with Santa? Do you attend midnight mass, drive around looking at Christmas lights, or participate in a gift exchange?
What Christmas tradition means the most to you? In my house, we count down the days until Christmas with a handcrafted felt chart that my mother-in-law used as a child. The chart has been passed down from generation to generation and means a lot to my family because it helps connect my kids to their grandparents despite our geographical distance.
Learn more about Christmas traditions around the world, and then start your own.
"Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart" –The Polar Express
Did you learn something new? Now's the time to pass that knowledge on! Be sure to come back next week for another five FUN things to teach your kids.
