Values

(not my pic, not sure where it originated on the net, but kudos for whomever wants the credit)

I recently listened to a talk about using various holidays to teach values.  The idea is resonating with me.  I want to be one of those families who celebrate Valentines or Labor Day, but I'm lazy.  However, if I remember that in February I am working on the value of Love or September I am working on the Values of Hard Work and Rest, I feel more of a drive to actually follow through with my big plans.

January (New Years):  New Beginnings
February (Valentines):  Love
March:  hmm...  St. Patty's Day, Drinking(?)...  no probably not.
April (Easter):  Sacrifice
May (Memorial Day): Honoring our Past
June:  birthday month for me and Ty, so Celebrating Individuals in Family (obviously this will extend to other b-days too)
July (4th):  Patriotism
August (School Starts):  Perseverance
September (Labor Day):  Hard Work & Rest
October (Halloween): Play / Imagination
November (Thanksgiving): Gratitude
December (Christmas):  Serving / Giving

I haven't yet figured out how these values will be put to action.  I would love to have activities I do as an individual and/or things we do as a family to emphasize and teach these ideas.