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Christmas School? Not This Year (and you don't have to either)

2.6K views· 92 likes· 5:20· Dec 17, 2025

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas school. But I'm choosing to skip it this year. If you're a burnt out homeschool mom this time of year (like me!), then you'll get what I'm saying. If you are doing Christmas school, that's great! But here's why that won't work for our homeschool (and why that's 100% okay with me!). Today. I'm sharing why I'm not doing Christmas homeschool this year, even though it's a popular tradition! This video covers my personal approach to homeschooling through the holidays and why I'm making this particular parenting decision. As a homeschool mom, sometimes you just have to do what's best for your family's December homeschool plans. 🥳 Free homeschool downloads: https://bymandymaltz.com/freebies ➡️ Join our free Christian Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/handmadehomeschooler/ ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandy_maltz_/ 🍎 Blog: https://www.bymandymaltz.com ➡️ Contact Me: thegracefulhomeschool@gmail.com 🔥Affiliate Links & FREE Stuff 🔥 FTC Disclosure: This site contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. This comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Try 3 weeks of IEW Structure & Style writing for FREE! ➡️ Referral link: https://iew.com/try-SSS?ref=AMANDAMALTZ 🎨 Our Favorite Art Program; Yellow Spot Sun. ➡️ LINK: https://www.yellowspotsun.com/?ref=021dd9 The Art Program we are currently using in our homeschool: ➡️ LINK: https://www.yellowspotsun.com/courses/architects-of-the-ancient-world-1?ref=021dd9 * If you make a purchase, I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting me, my family, & my channel! Favorite Videos: 🍎 My Favorite Curriculum Link: https://youtu.be/EhoEGVIUb_A 📚 6 Popular Things I Don’t Do As a Homeschool Mom (and I have no shame) LINK: https://youtu.be/UInhxlQ8Ado 🐘 Night Zoo Keeper ➡️ Review: https://youtu.be/qIEDBxUSP2g ➡️*Note* I am an affiliate of this company now (yay!) and I may make a small commission if you make a purchase. Want 50% off a subscription (7 day FREE trial) CLICK HERE: - https://www.nightzookeeper.com/en-us/parents/special_offers/1?ref=mandymaltz&tap_a=107218-4e231f 🧰 My Famous Teacher Toolbox Link: https://youtu.be/KjYLRSiSFyc Music In This Vlog: Music From Epidemic Sound- http://www.epidemicsound.com/ Inquiries thegracefulhomeschool@gmail.com

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I’m talking about something that’s honestly a little counter-cultural in homeschool circles this time of year: I’m not doing Christmas school this year. And I say that as someone who genuinely loves Christmas school. I love the cozy read-alouds, the unit studies, the fun extras—truly. But this December, I can feel the burnout creeping in, and I’m choosing to protect our peace instead of pushing through just because it’s a popular tradition. In this video, I share my personal reasoning and what I’m prioritizing instead. Sometimes the most faithful, wise homeschool decision is to simplify—especially when the calendar is already full and mom is running on fumes. If you’re doing Christmas school and it’s life-giving for your family, I’m cheering you on. But if the thought of adding “one more thing” makes you want to cry, I want you to hear me say: you don’t have to. It’s okay to adjust your December plans, take a breather, and do what actually serves your family in this season.

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