[header] How to make the holidays meaningful for your kids [title] Discuss the meaning of the holiday. [step] Whether you celebrate christmas, hanukkah, or kwanzaa, you and your family can learn the meaning of the holiday. Read the origin story about the holiday or research where certain traditions come from. 
[substeps] As you learn about the holiday, talk about it with your kids. Ask them questions and make sure they understand what they are learning.