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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:

Judy S.
The Moravian Love Feast at Christmas. This was a Christmas Eve service central to their worship, and my ancestors, friends of the Moravian community, began to keep Christmas this way. We join with a Methodist or Presbyterian church that starts off the Christmas season this way.
Joseph P.
None
Michael M.
Christmas music holiday cheer putting up decorations and smelling that Christmas food being cooked. aroma all through the house and riding around looking at Christmas lights and decorations
Kelly A.
Christmas Eve Service
Christina B.
Decorating the tree together
Thomas N.
Birthday cake for Jesus' birthday
Martha T.
December 1st the Nativity scene is put out where it's the center of attention, then slowly everything else gets added. Christmas eve Jesus appears in the Nativity for 1st time. I let one of the grandchildren place him into the manger. Then we Celebrate. In the morning Santa goes to their homes.
Bethany P.
Instead of the traditional "elf on the shelf" we use the Christmas Angel set and book. We look for ways to bless others at Christmas and show the love of Jesus to friends and family. She still moves about the house and surprises the children, but instead of mischief she leaves us notes of ideas to do acts of kindness, scripture to read etc.
Bessie W.
This will be our first Christmas for my self and my daughter so I'm just hoping to teach her the real meaning of Christmas and Christ this year stay safe and many blessings to you and your family for these holidays