Christmas

Went to the St Thomas Anglican church and saw this - its actually a fantastic way to teacch the kids the true meaning of Christmas, there was a walk-through area for the display.

At a certain time, a play of the birth of Jesus; they even had a mini horse as a donkey for the play, its pretty cool.

Some people might not agree, but I want to teach my kid the meaning of truth this season and not some fat ole ficticious character that promotes materialism. Of course, we will tell Daniel about Santa and this orgins but let him know that its just some kind soul that evlove into Santa. Its scary to think that some kids cry when they found out that Santa is pretend.

Anyway, enjoy the true meaning of Christmas this season, Happy Birthday Jesus!

Christmas Decorations.

A windmill in the mini golf section of the church.. hmm...... reminds me of the phrase "what the is price of fish in the land of pluto on a cold sunday morning?" Something totally unrelated. But interesting...

Mini golf in a manger??

The Effiel Tower in Werribee?? This has found in the church & had a sandpit for kids to play with. Talk about creativitiy.

I had to laugh at this - coming from Asia, I didnt know thats how the Chinese celebrate Christmas as indicated in this display.

Look at the extend where some homes go to dress up their homes for Christmas! We know its a very expensvie excercise.

Here is one of the house going all the way out decked out for the season, where I come from, shopping centres go to town with the decor but here, the houses do that!

We drove around for a while and stopped at some of the houses.

The nativitiy scene - a seldom seen sight these days - being overshadowed by Santa. Here is Daniel trying to do a Jump of Joy.

I think that Christmas is a special time to a child for so many different reasons; the presents that we condition them to get ( we teach them to expect gifts and then get ourselves worked out for it)

It is a special time as some families get together that time of the year and thats probably the only time we see everyone, and for some, the bright lights, the Christmas trees, and just the sheer hype of Santa.

Whilst we can enjoy the commercial side of Christmas, we can also embrance life that's given to us.

"For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Is 9:6.

For some, its time for a well rested break and some others to be with your loved ones, whatever you choose to do, have a Merry Christmas!