It’s nearly Christmas, and across the world, Christians are preparing to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus.
Children are looking forward to enjoying time with their family baking cookies, wrapping gifts, decorating, or going to church. Every family has a special way of spreading the love, generosity, peace, and joy that Jesus’ birth inspires.
In Bangladesh, Moryom’s family celebrate by spending the day with other believers.
“On Christmas day, all our church members gather for the church service. We have lots of fun. We sing, dance, pray, and read Scriptures. We also wear new dresses. There are lots of people on Christmas day. I like it when we all come together. We celebrate Christmas because that’s Jesus’ birthday. It’s a lot of fun to celebrate Jesus’ birth by cutting a cake and eating it.” – Moryom, 9-years-old, Bangladesh
We love Christmas traditions, so we asked a few Aussie children what they love most about this wonderful time of year.
JOSIE, 9
How does your family celebrate Christmas?
We go down to Gran’s and Grandpa’s and Nanna’s and Pa’s houses. We have a special lunch, and we give each other gifts.
What do you love about celebrating Christmas?
I love knowing it is Jesus’ birthday, and I also love the food and giving out presents and spending time with our family.
HUNTER, 8
How does your family celebrate Christmas?
We go to Uncle Sam’s house. On Christmas Day, we open our presents and swim in the pool at Sam’s house and play with Larry, the dog. And then we go to further away places like Queensland and Victoria.
What do you love about celebrating Christmas?
Opening my presents and playing in the pool. I like playing with Larry. And when we go to Victoria, I like fishing and going on the drift boat.
DALLAS, 8
How does your family celebrate Christmas?
I get to be with my cousins, and we make Christmas cookies together. We hang out together and celebrate Jesus’ birth.
What do you love about celebrating Christmas?
I love getting to celebrate Jesus’ birth because I love Him.
BESSIE, 7
How does your family celebrate Christmas?
We watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. We put up our Christmas tree, and we give each other presents.
What do you love about celebrating Christmas?
I like celebrating that it’s Jesus’ birthday.
ELIJAH, 10
How does your family celebrate Christmas?
We have a big family roast and have fun Christmas movie nights. We go to Victoria to see our family members.
What do you love about celebrating Christmas?
We usually get to see most of our family and get to open all our presents. Christmas holiday equals no school!
