Bringing the Christmas Spirit to Your Small Group

Don't pass up this golden opportunity.

by Amy Jackson

Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus' birth and the relationships in our lives—including our small-group friends. With Christmas right around the corner, it's a good idea to begin thinking about what your small group will do together for Christmas.

Of all the Christmas parties with friends and social functions during the season, one of my favorite gatherings has always been with my small group. Regardless of the group (I've changed small groups each year), this is always a memorable time. Last year my small group celebrated with a fondue dinner complete with cheese fondue that we dipped bread and veggies in, and a dinner fondue that we cooked chicken, steak, and shrimp in. It was a slow meal, and it was perfect for the small-group setting. All the group members brought their children, and we went around the table reflecting on the season and our time spent together as a group.

While the food was great, it wasn't just the food that made it an amazing time. There was something about cooking together in our tiny, 1923-style kitchen—broth nearly boiling over, dessert baking in the oven, fridge opening nonstop as people grabbed ingredients and drinks. Cooking together is usually reserved for the closest family members, and it was special to share it with our small-group friends.

If we're to truly live life together, shouldn't we celebrate the season together, too? Check out this article on Christmas ideas from our site, and share your ideas for celebrating below.

posted by Amy Jackson on November 29, 2011 8:41 AM