Decorating As A Family, Moments That Are Not Forgotten
Part of the traditions that motivate us as adults were passed on to us by our parents at various times in our childhood. Among the most beautiful memories are always those vacations or family activities, but nothing more emotional than memories of the Christmas season.
At Christmas we all remember our family, somehow we try to connect with them, visit each other, talk on the phone, have dinner together. Therefore, now that we are parents, it is very valuable that we begin to contribute with what will be the family memories of our children.
The happy moments that we live with the family, make us have those memories that connect the heart with childhood, the homemade food, the warmth of home. Worrying that our children’s memories are as beautiful as ours, begins by following the traditions that once marked you and today are part of your life.
Decorating as a family is fun, many anecdotes are born and indelible memories are created. In this sense, it is part of our parental responsibility, that our children have happy moments and that they create family ties for life.
Where to begin?
To begin with, we can consider that we should not leave children out of such an important tradition; Christmas is an ideal time for the little ones, so in advance we must prepare the necessary elements so that their participation is real. Think first of all about how they could participate and how to make it special.
Provided that age allows it, it is possible to make simple crafts that can be used to place them on the tree or on the table. Remember that the true value of this activity is sharing with them, making them feel useful and appreciating their place in the family.
We know that sometimes it is difficult to get the whole family together, so we must choose the correct day; for example, it is advisable to avoid work and school hours, because we want to see all members working as a team. Although it is known that sometimes less planned things work out better, in these cases it is preferable not to take risks.
Make sure you do not need anything, because if it is necessary to go out to buy something last minute, we may not find the same enthusiasm when we return. In this sense, it is advisable to have compared everything necessary to finish the crafts and to create a conducive environment.
We also remind you to have your camera and video camera at hand, because from this moment we have to save the best memories, both in our memory and in our album.
Seize the moment
A balanced family has every opportunity to successfully get through the time of decorating the house for the Christmas season. But if by chance we have a problem at home, this is the right time to reconcile and provide substantial advice to the whole group.
Assigning hyperactive kids tasks is a good way to keep them busy and distracted from their fussiness. It is also valuable in teaching the importance of family bonding to rebellious adolescents or aggressive children.
As long as it is a pleasant experience, when they are adults, our children will remember with emotion the moments they spent decorating the house with their families. When they are grown children they will plan this special day themselves and when they are parents, they will be able to transmit equal enthusiasm to their children.
In addition to fostering union and forging beautiful memories, decorating as a family implies that the children’s trust in their parents grows ; because it is a unique opportunity for them to share as equals, without the typical image of authority that we sometimes unintentionally have.
We must never miss the opportunity to teach them concepts such as:
- Friendship
- Team work
- Faith
- The will
- The Solidarity
- Good manners
- The cooperation
- Harmony
- Respect
- The obedience
- The tolerance
- Unit
- The enthusiasm
With all this in mind, you can create a most harmonious Christmas atmosphere where children will begin to understand their feeling of belonging. They will realize how important family is and what family traditions are. Because what matters at this time above all, more than the decoration itself, is to do it together, spending quality time.
