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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:

Ann S.
Beginning Thanksgiving Day, at the Dinner table we get our new "I'm Thankful For Journal", 30 blank pages. Everyone (10 of us) has the opportunity to write/journal - each day - what we want to thank God for - big or small! Christmas Day is the gift of sharing. No matter where we are in the world we come together virtually or in-person!
Dr. Melvin B.
A Blackwell TraditionBefore the first gift is open, with joy...we join in Prayer to God our Father, Thanking Him 1) For the Gift of a Brand and Grand New Day, 2) For the Greatest Gift Ever; Even Jesus, His Son and Our Savior, Lord, and King, and 3) Thanking Him for One Another (the Family that He has Made)...Calling out the names of all gathered.
Maureen G.
My favorite family tradition is serving others. Just as Christ taught us to love and serve others. The joy of volunteering or giving gifts to those who do not receive gifts. What a joy it is for our family to serve.
Laleeta S.
Greetings! To The Evans ,Family It is my family's tradition ,to meet up over to ,my Mother's house.The Matriarch of our family .Form a circle and pray ,bring the 2 dishes that you really can cook.To the dinner. Fellowship eat and fix about 10 plates drive around find a few homeless or less fortunate and offer them a meal.
Becky H.
Reading the Christmas story from Luke in the Bible on Christmas eve.
Donna G.
Keeping God first, we still gather at Mom's house the 2nd Sunday in December after church to make, bake, decorate sugar cookies from a special secret receipe as Mom's gift to family, church family and friends. Mom is 96 y/o, tradition began when I was 7 y/o, now 75 and still blessed to continue.
Mr. Tayari C.
We sing Christmas songs on Christmas eve and celebrate Jesus and allowed the kids to open a gift from each other. Then Christmas day they open 1 gift every hour.
April S.
I've been alone most of my life so my tradition was to work so others with families could have off. Also, thanking God for Jesus
Debbie E.
I have a big stocking that says Jesus on it. I have placed scripture cards in it and everyone pulls out a scripture card.
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