My mom always wove learning and learning about God into everyday conversations. So how can we do that with the upcoming holidays this month? Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day don’t exactly overflow with spiritual applications. Or do they? I’ve been brainstorming a list of ways we can naturally weave God and what He has done into everyday conversations about the holidays with children. Here’s what I have. What would you add to the list?

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Groundhog Day

Living in central Pennsylvania, this is one holiday that cannot be overlooked! This year when the conversation turns to the little guy in Punxsutawney:

• Talk about how God made groundhogs. What are their unique characteristics? How did God equip them for living in their environment.
• Explore how and why the seasons change. Examine how God fashioned our planet to work the way it does, and look at what would happen if any one of countless factors was off by the slightest amount. (If you need some help starting that conversation, I highly recommend The Case for a Creator for Kids by Lee Strobel.)

Valentine’s Day

Because we serve a God of love, this holiday is a natural time to talk about God’s love for each of us. It’s also a wonderful way to start turning thoughts toward the Easter season that will soon arrive.

• Look at how God loves everyone of us, even when we do what we shouldn’t.
• Read the stories of Jesus showing love to the people society looked down on like lepers, tax collectors, and “sinners.” Talk about safe ways we can do the same.
• For older kids who understand the idea of romantic love, talk about what it means when the Bible says men are to love their wives the way Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5). Examine passages such as I Corinthians 13 and talk about what true love looks like.

President’s Day

Miracles abound in the history of the United States. Talk about these with your children, and help them understand the reasons the country was founded.

• For exploring God’s hand in the life of George Washington, I strongly recommend Miracles of the American Revolution by Larkin Spivey. This book is best suited for teens and adults, though a parent could also read the stories and then discuss them with children of many ages.
• Books about the faith and life of Abraham Lincoln abound, but Heroes of History: Abraham Lincoln by Janet and Geoff Benge is a wonderful place to start!

Now it’s your turn! How else can we naturally talk about God with children while celebrating these and other February holidays? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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