The Magic of Christmas for Children
Dec 03, 2020
What is that one special thing you remember about Christmas from your childhood? We all have a moment, whether it's Christmas Eve or Christmas Day itself, or the days leading up to or following it.
The magic of Christmas begins on that day you spend with your parents at the mall buying gifts for family and friends; it begins the moment you put up the tree and the... Christmas decorations; they arrive on the same day, when Christmas dinner begins or the logistics of opening presents start.
Whenever they may be, these small moments are the ones that will be etched in memory for a lifetime and will influence how this Christmas season is experienced in adulthood. Traditions reveal much about the nature and culture of the family and provide the child with a sense of belonging, security, and stability.
Children need traditions, just as they need routines . According to a study published on Cultural Context and Early Childhood Learning , up to “(...) the age of 5, children undergo important transformations in terms of size, biological organization, behavioral capabilities and social organization of experiences – an important factor in understanding the association between cultural context and the learning processes of young children.”
It is thus clear that the family context, especially in the early years of life, must be rich and dynamic. Rich not in the monetary sense, but rich in family experiences and life events, rich in traditions that leave a legacy that will be passed down from generation to generation.
If you don't have any specific traditions in mind, you can create your own with your children and start building your family memories . Remember that it doesn't have to be anything extremely complex. The simplest things can become the most meaningful traditions.
Making your own Christmas game, crafting homemade gifts for teachers, or participating in a family volunteer activity during the festive season can be simple yet meaningful traditions that endure throughout life .
Take advantage of the magic of this festive season to fuel your creativity and create your own family traditions , and don't forget to keep that spirit alive all year round! There's always a good reason to celebrate family togetherness.
