What Christmas looks like ...

I have always wanted to be that mom who had these special traditions for my kids. Special things that they will always remember.
This last year or so our world has had so many changes. GREAT changes!
Changes that have made me take a good hard look at what we do and why.
What we spend our money on and what it could be better spent on.
That being said...
What I really want for my boys is these few things:
1. That they understand that Christmas is SO not about them.
That this time of year is to remember our Savior and all that HE has done for us.
2. That they would learn to be generous. That at this time of year and ALL year they would remember that there are others who have so much less and that they are truly blessed.
3. That they would know how much their parents love them. That we give them gifts and treats so that they know that we treasure them. That God sent His Son to die for them and we are SO SO thankful for a God who loves them even more than we do.

So Christmas is gonna look a little different at our house. I am gonna spend the next few days coming up with creative ideas on how to instill these few things into my boys heads and hopefully hearts.
We do the Advent Calendar which I LOVE!!
But I am looking for any other ideas.
What do you do with your family?
Any ideas you wouldn't mind me using?