That is one of the first questions that I posed to my preschoolers yesterday. I would say that at least 75% of them responded with something related to them receiving presents (either from others or from Santa). I really made me kind of sad that things have become so "me centered". So, I started posing questions to them: What about Christmas lights? What about playing in the snow? What about making fun treats with mom?....you get the idea. One girls eyes literally lit up when I asked about Christmas lights. In an effort to help them see beyond themselves (I know that's not something that comes naturally at this age), I have given them a daily homework assignment for December. I gave them paper ornaments that they are to decorate and bring back with something nice written on it that they did for someone else.
Brett and I had this conversation this morning as well. He said his favorite thing about Christmas was family. He had lots of favorite things, but they all revolved around family. I would say that I have to agree with him. I love making those Christmas memories together.
