Dec 3, 2024

Lyndsey Mimnagh: Creating Family Christmas Traditions That Point to Christ

Hosted By: Candace Nassar

Summary

Are you interested in creating family Christmas traditions that point to Christ this Advent season? Lindsay Mimnagh, founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse, shares her passion for homeschooling and intentional motherhood. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of spending time with children, discipleship, and creating memories. Lindsay discusses the significance of Advent and offers practical tips for celebrating it with children, including reading scripture, creating a book of the Christmas story, and engaging in hands-on activities. She also shares ideas for keeping the focus on Jesus and giving during the Christmas season, such as homemade gift exchanges and participating in charitable activities. Lindsay encourages parents to teach their children the meaning behind Christmas carols and hymns. If you are looking for fun, practical, and meaningful ideas to teach your kids the true meaning of Christmas this Advent season, this MomQ podcast with Candace and Lyndsey Mimnagh will give you everything you need.

Takeaways

  • Spending time with children and being intentional in discipleship is important in homeschooling and motherhood.
  • Advent is a time to slow down, be intentional, and prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ.
  • Creating a book of the Christmas story, engaging in hands-on activities, and reading scripture are meaningful ways to celebrate Advent with children.
  • Keeping the focus on Jesus and giving during the Christmas season can be done through homemade gift exchanges, participating in charitable activities, and teaching the meaning behind Christmas carols and hymns.

Chapters

00:00-Introducing Lindsay Memna and Treehouse Schoolhouse

09:20-The Significance of Advent

18:23-Keeping the Focus on Jesus During Christmas

25:28-Teaching the Meaning Behind Christmas Carols and Hymns

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