What’s on Your Mind?

I love getting presents at Christmastime. But how can I focus more on Jesus Christ?

—Distracted in Darwin

Illustration by Nicole Walkenhorst

Dear Distracted,

Giving and getting presents is fun! But the real joy of Christmas comes because of our Savior Jesus Christ. Serving others and learning more about Him can help you feel that joy! The game below has lots of ideas. You could play it with your friends or family.

Merry Christmas!

The Friend

Play Christmas Bingo! Can you do five in a row? What other ideas can you come up with?

Write a poem about Jesus.	Learn how another culture celebrates.	Do a secret act of kindness.	Write a letter to a missionary.	Clean up without being asked.
Read someone a Christmas story.	Make a treat for someone.	Share a scripture about Jesus.	Visit someone who is lonely.	Say a prayer for someone.
Draw or make a Nativity scene..	Write someone a thank-you note.	CHRISTMAS BINGO	Sing a song about Jesus.	Donate something to charity.
Call a family member who lives far away.	Give someone a homemade gift.	Draw what Christmas means to you.	Invite a friend to a Church activity.	Do a secret act of kindness.
Share your testimony.	Do a secret act of kindness.	Read the Christmas story in Luke 2.	Do an extra chore.	Make someone a Christmas card.