Christmas can be an exciting time as we also give gifts inremembrance of God’s gift to us. However, for children it can become quite aselfish time if we do not teach them how to give and receive Christmas gifts.
Giving gifts is really about sending a message to the personthat you love and appreciate them. It should never be about how expensive agift is or putting in your order for what you want. Encourage your children tomake a gift as this involves giving of their time as well. Talking about how tolook out for people’s likes and dislikes is important too.
When making presents is not possible, encourage children touse their own money when buying. Help them earn it by doing certain jobs andplanning this well in advance.
Here is a very good and interesting article on how to make aspicy barbecue sauce as a Christmas gift
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