Christmas Outside the Box Idea Summary

1) Lora DeWald members of the family are given the task to do a ?random act of kindness?.
After completing the act of kindness, they are asked to write a letter describing what happened
and send the letter to the designated recipient.

2) Angel Tree - Take your child or grandchild to the mall. Choose a name from the angel tree
who is the same age as the child you are with. Shop together.

3) Let children gift the way they wish; making coupons;
wrapping Dad?s hammer, Mom?s com-b as Christmas presents.

4) Write your life story give segments each Christmas.

 

5) Shop for books as arr-outing with Grandma/adult. The child can
read the book and then give it away.

6) Jennifer Lunder-Ayuda (ELCA Latino ministry) Needs of Latino families A basket
containing the following items would be welcome: Jasmine Rice, Pinto Beans, can of tuna,
spaghetti, jar of tomato sauce, toilet paper, laundry detergent, and dish soap. If you have a
basket, call Jennifer at 605-201?9160 to arrange getting it to a family.

7) Good Gifts As a family, choose a good gift from the catalog. Save money to pay for the
gift. Or: Give a Good Gift in honor of a family member. Children are aware of poverty.

8) Carry a couple $100 bills (or desired amount). Prayerfully consider to whom you are led to
give it. Then give the money; explain your reason for giving, etc.

9) Giving to a needy family mSt. Francis is coordinating ?Adopt-A-Family and Other Holiday
Giving? which provide Christmas gifts to area families in need through the support of
community churches, businesses, organizations and individuals. Contact Dawn Rang at
or 605-929-1603. Sponsorships accepted from October 1-
December 1.

 

10) Ask family members a week or two before you gather for Christmas to think of their favorite
Christmas memory. Each person is asked to share the memory at their Christmas gathering.

Or. . .set aside a time to ask elders in the family about their memories. ?How were Christmases
different when you were a child?? In years to come, you may wish you would have asked more
questions of your parents and grandparents. We often think, ?There?s time?, but is there time?

11) In addition to a small gift, give funds to go toward the child?s college fund, Bible Camp
registration, band trip, etc.