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We asked The Urban Alternative family to share some of the activities and traditions they do with their families during Christmas to focus their hearts and minds on Jesus in the midst of a busy season—and you delivered.

We come from all around the world, from different backgrounds and experiences, but one thing unites us all: our love for Jesus. Enjoy this virtual album, full of Christ-centered holiday traditions from the TUA family, and be encouraged. You may just find a new tradition of your own to try out this year.

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HERE’S HOW OUR TUA FAMILY IS
KEEPING CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS:

maria s.
We make packets for the homeless consisting of a blanket, t shirt, socks, water bottle, a snack and a christian track about Gods love and salvation
Christy S.
We have a nativity scene and scripture in every decorated room of the house. The nativity scenes and scriptures are the main focus. We also have a big Nativity Scene in the yard.
Linda B.
We start the season with Thanksgiving. We come together at a family member house and we give thanks for all he has done throughout the years and we eat the turkey , dressing and greens , Mac and cheese, all types of desserts. We light up the Christmas tree and we celebrate Christ because He is the reason for the season and He is the greatest gift!!
Randy W.
Praying for My family n God's people, Visit family n Exchange gifts n Hot co Co with marshmallows n a Christmas movie
Grace D.
We go to church in the morning and then cook a big Indian dinner and invite everyone we know to have Christmas dinner with us, not just family. Then we sing carols karaoke and play all sorts of games until late into the night
Debbie D.
Baking a birthday cake for JesusSharing one of the reasons we give gifts - to remember the BEST present of all: Gods gift of His Son for us.
Genevieve S.
Every year I'm blessed to tell the Christmas story from the Bible to my adult children and their families. Last year, thinking that they had heard enough of it over the years, and that they'd want to do something else, I suggested a change, but they, in chorus, yelled, "No, Grandma, we want to hear you tell the story!" It just warmed my heart!
Joseph D.
As an Italian, we celebrate the Christmas Eve Dinner with The Feast of the Seven Fishes which has a number of symbolic representations: the number of sacraments, the seven days of creation, the seven virtues, the seven deadly sins and the seven days it took Mary and Joseph to reach Bethlehem before baby Jesus was born. XMAS Day - turkey dinner.
Kimber R.
As a mother of five children, our home was always filled with the pitter-patter of little feet. I started a family Christmas tradition of lighting a birthday cake and singing happy birthday to Jesus! We have carried the tradition forward with grandkids! We love celebrating the REAL REASON for CHRISTmas. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!!