Remembering the Reason for the Season when Giving Gifts
In my last post, I kind of joked about buying Christmas presents for nine children this year. I enjoy getting things for my children, especially religious presents, and things that they need and like. Each year, my children are given three Christmas presents. Shortly after our first child was born, my husband and I agreed that it was important to give at least one Christmas present that would help our children to grow in their love for God. After all, Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Over the years, we have given our children basic and more detailed religious puzzles, books, Nativity sets and figures, ornaments, games, and more. This year, my husband and children will be getting the following religious Christmas presents:
Saints Memory Card Game
When my older children were young, we got Mary Memory. We still have it and the children like playing go fish, using the cards. When I saw Saints Memory on the Fraternity Publications website, I knew that it would make a wonderful little present for one of my younger children. The quality of the cards is great and I am impressed with the selection of saint pictures. I am looking forward to playing saint memory and go fish with my children, using these cards.
When my older children were young, we got Mary Memory. We still have it and the children like playing go fish, using the cards. When I saw Saints Memory on the Fraternity Publications website, I knew that it would make a wonderful little present for one of my younger children. The quality of the cards is great and I am impressed with the selection of saint pictures. I am looking forward to playing saint memory and go fish with my children, using these cards.
Treasure and Tradition: The Ultimate Guide to the Latin Mass
This gem of a book comes highly recommended by our friends, including our pastor. I can’t wait to see it. Fr. S. told me that looking at Treasure and Tradition you would think that it was an excellent reprint of an old book; however, it is a treasure that Lisa Bergman has written for Latin Mass goers (and anyone who is interested in the rich history of the Church) today. It would make a wonderful present for both priests and lay people.
This gem of a book comes highly recommended by our friends, including our pastor. I can’t wait to see it. Fr. S. told me that looking at Treasure and Tradition you would think that it was an excellent reprint of an old book; however, it is a treasure that Lisa Bergman has written for Latin Mass goers (and anyone who is interested in the rich history of the Church) today. It would make a wonderful present for both priests and lay people.
The Saving Name of God the Son by Jean Ann Sharpe
One of my little boys will be getting this board book for Christmas.
Who is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate
We have checked this book out from the library year after year around Christmas time. When Patrick asked if he could get this book for Christmas, I decided that I would get it for one of his younger brothers. It is a sweet little story that has worked its way into Patrick’s heart.
We have checked this book out from the library year after year around Christmas time. When Patrick asked if he could get this book for Christmas, I decided that I would get it for one of his younger brothers. It is a sweet little story that has worked its way into Patrick’s heart.
The Catholic Girl’s Guide edited by Fr. Lasance
Two of my daughters already have this book. Come Christmas, three of my daughters will have this book. I think that every Catholic tween or teen would benefit from owning and reading this book.
Praying Angel Ornament
I purchased this beautiful ornament from Fraternity Publications.Unfortunately, it is no longer available on their website.
Angels in Iron by Nicholas C. Prata
My husband recommended that we buy this book for one of our boys. I think that he will enjoy reading it.
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Nice list. I'll have to keep the saint memory in mind, I think my kids would like that. Who's Coming to Our House is one of my favorite picture books. I am hoping to buy the Treasures and Traditions book soon for our family library, ran out of time and money this Christmas. Thanks for posting! Have a very merry Christmas!
Thank you, Jennifer. We gave Saint Memory to one of my godsons. He opened his present early, and my sister told me that he really likes it. She is planning on showing the game to the nuns who teach at her children's school, as she thinks that they might want to order several card packs for a rainy day recess activity. I hope that you and your family have a faith-filled and Merry Christmas.