Choose one of the following activities as a way to further reflect on the Sunday readings:

• Set up the Christmas crèche, if you haven’t already done so. Ask a member of the family to offer a blessing prayer that reflects the joy and peace of the season. Talk about how your family will ensure that your holiday celebration will be a joyous event, focusing on the real meaning of Christmas.
• Look at your children’s baby pictures with them. Tell them what a blessing they were when they were born, and what a blessing they will always be. Share with them some joyful memories such as their first tooth, their first steps, etc.
• Plan a time to gather the family together around the Christmas tree. Light the tree and ask each family member to reflect on a time when he or she has known the presence of the Holy Spirit. Allow time for family members to share their experiences.
• Discuss what joys and blessings your family has experienced in the past year. Ask each member of the family to share how each other member of the family has been a blessing or brought them joy in the past year.