Children await Christmas and wish to be part of creating pleasant surprises. A child’s joy is sincere and genuine. However, an unpleasant truth is that, unfortunately, the holiday joy of many children ends due to adults’ alcohol consumption. For children, a wonderful Christmas is ensured only by the safe presence of adults.
Christmas is a great opportunity to learn how to create a festive atmosphere without the use of mind-altering substances and to teach this skill to our children. Christmas is a holiday for children, and childhood Christmas memories last a lifetime. Let’s then gift every child with a sober Christmas!
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