We celebrate christmas as a special time to catch up with family and friends as this is the tradition I have always grown up with. We do the Father Christmas thing, tree, the girls are so excited.

We do talk about the religous aspects but more in a some people believe xyz and leave it open for them to make their own decisions. I think it is a good chance to discuss some of th ehistorical aspects of christmas and what it means to different people. We have discussed Jesus with DD1 and have talked about him as a historical figure, I find discussing God more difficult as I am an atheist, but I explain my understaning of what christians belevee as I would discuss other aspects of different religions with the girls

I would also be interested to hear how families who dont celebrate cope through the christmas season as its rather difficult to escape from

A bit off topic but DD's young kindy teacher passed away recently and that bought up some discussions regarding heaven, I explained what some people believe and DD was also able talk to my mum who is christian about her beliefs. We tend to have a 'some people think/believe this some people think that' discussions often, she hasnt asked yet who is right. Maybe as a child she can accpet that people can have different beliefs without having to have a 'correct' belief