About this episode
Merry Christmas! Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella, Kristi Clover, Meeke Addison, and Cindy West as they dive into the joys, blessings, and challenges of the holiday season. In this festive episode, the hosts share their unique Christmas traditions, from popcorn-fueled light tours to heartfelt family gatherings. As they look forward to the new year, they offer words of encouragement and hope, reminding listeners of the importance of making memories and trusting in God's plan. Whether you're wrapping gifts or baking cookies, this episode is sure to bring warmth and inspiration to your holiday season.Chapters:00:20 Merry Christmas! Our Favorite Christmas traditions04:26 A Tradition of Christmas episodes with Aby Rinella and Yvette Hampton - Watch and listen at Podcast.SchoolhouseRocked.com04:56 Meeke Addison: Relying on family to decorate for Christmas06:33 Movie Popcorn and Christmas Lights08:41 Avoiding the overwhelm of unrealistic holiday expectations10:44 Favorite Christmas episode: Lessons from Mary10:55 Neighbors decorating for EVERY holiday11:57 Kristi Clover: Aesthetic Christmas: Loving decorations and traditions12:46 Finding time with adult children during the holidays13:21 Christmas tree pull-apart pizza17:16 Cindy West: Overcoming perfectionism and the stress of the holidays18:11 Christmas schooling: Holiday homeschool traditions for learning21:17 Freedom from guilt: don't compare!22:07 A Christmas FAIL!23:11 Family tradition: Puzzles for the holidays24:12 Christmas cards as reminders to PRAY for families26:59 End of year encouragement from every hostRecommended Resources:“Psalm 34” by Shane and ShaneThe Greatest Gift, by Anne VoskampPraying for Your Adult Children
