COURAGEOUS PARENTING CHRISTmas when your celebrating with unbelievers
Dec 23, 2025
What does Christmas mean to your children? Discover insights on keeping Christ at the center during family gatherings with non-believers. Learn to reflect on holiday traditions and shift from dread to a mission mindset. Explore how to handle sensitive topics like Santa with grace while nurturing relationships. With practical ideas and encouragement, this discussion empowers families to boldly proclaim their faith, create Christ-centered traditions, and engage children in understanding the true meaning of Christmas.
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Turn Dread Into Mission-Minded Anticipation
- Reframe holiday dread into mission-minded anticipation to access God's strength.
- Prayer and mindset shift turn draining situations into opportunities to influence loved ones.
Debrief With Your Spouse After Christmas
- After the holidays, evaluate with your spouse what worked and what to change for a more Christ-centered celebration.
- Use that review to cultivate family traditions that keep Jesus central next year.
Faith Can Divide Family Loyalties
- Following Christ may create family tension because allegiance to Jesus can conflict with family expectations.
- Parents must sometimes choose faithfulness over people-pleasing to protect their children's spiritual legacy.