A Christmas Carnival to Remember – Redefine Recap

Last night at Redefine we kicked off December in Christmas style with one of the most fun and thoughtful sessions we’ve had all term!

After decorating the tree, we transformed part of the space into a mini Christmas carnival, complete with festive games, lots of laughter, and a little healthy competition.

Huge congratulations to Levi, who absolutely smashed it and walked away with the legendary Santa socks prize. Commiserations to our leaders Tracey and Troy, who heroically took last and second-last place… someone had to!

The Great Santa Debate

We then shifted gears into a lively discussion focused on the question, What should Christians teach about Santa? Our young people brought brilliant perspectives, asking big questions about truth, imagination, celebration, and what it means to keep Jesus at the centre of Christmas without taking away the fun. It was thoughtful, respectful, and… occasionally hilarious.

Next we opened up the Christmas story and took a deeper look at the two groups who feature in so many nativity scenes but often get overlooked, the Magi and the Shepherds.

We explored what it meant for both these groups to leave everything in the hope of encountering a Saviour. What might we be called to leave behind if we want to follow Jesus with the same courage and curiosity?

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Redefine night without good snacks! There was hot chocolate, yule log, and—for those worried about the sugar levels—plenty of fruit and berries to balance things out.

All in all, it was a brilliant evening. It was fun, meaningful, and full of the kind of conversations that make Redefine special.