My 5yo DGD Eileen suddenly asked me yesterday if I had a Jesus ornament.
Well as a pagan the answer would be no, but I did ask her why she wanted one.
She explained that Christmas was actually about Jesus not presents so she needed a Jesus ornament.
I've had some interesting discussions with the grandchildren when the topic of religion comes up.
I explain that people have lots of different beliefs and that everyone is entitled to believe what they wish.
As Eileen is only 5 I told her that whilst I didn't have a Jesus ornament, I had received a card with a nativity picture on it and that she could have that.
One happy and satisfied little girl went home clutching her Jesus picture.
Scrimping and saving, ranting and raving. Past retirement age. Living the dream.
3 comments:
Lovely response for your grandaughter-you are so thoughtful in the things you do with them all. Catriona
That's a really good explanation and how we've explained it to our kids. We've always celebrated it more as a family get-together and appreciating one another more than a religious holiday. We've got a bit of everything in our family Pagan, Christian and Atheist. Thankfully we all get along.
I'm a Pagan too, but I do believe in Angels, so I have plenty of them around for my grand (and great) grand kids. Blessed Be
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