Picture this: After a few days of scrolling and saving influencer inspiration, your girl comes to you with a “vision” of the perfect Christmas…but all you see are dollar signs and disappointment. Might the internet’s over-the-top aesthetic make Christmas feel a bit… inaccessible?

As you plan your holiday home decor—be discerning. Ask yourself “Why are we decorating?” Are we tossing meaningful family traditions in the name of pretty pictures?” “Could we be losing sight of the reason for the season?” “

A Godly girl knows that decorating can be a fun way to anticipate the coming of Christ with reverence. As she selects her décor, encourage her to seek out ways to incorporate the Emmanuel—thrifting for a unique nativity is a great way to kick off the season.

Listen to the Raising Godly Girls Minute with Patti Garibay: