Isn't Christmas a Christian holiday? Well, sometimes. I think it depends on whether our focus is on shopping malls and stuff, or on the baby in the manger - the coming of the God who "emptied himself... taking the form of a slave..."(Philippians 2:5). And I think it depends on whether we're asking "how much can I get this christmas?" or "how much can I give?"
There are many ways to put the right stuff back into Christmas, and it doesn't mean we all have to become monks and nuns. I get mailings from an interesting organization called "Alternatives for Simple Living." Their website will get you started thinking about practicing a different kind of christmas celebration. And for a more radical take on celebrating Christmas differently, visit http://www.buynothingchristmas.org/.
Also, if you're looking for a good book to give as a gift, may I recommend Shane Claiborne's book as a great read for anyone on your list, teenagers and adults included. To hear from Shane himself a little bit about his own perspective and what he's about, check out this little clip
There are many ways to put the right stuff back into Christmas, and it doesn't mean we all have to become monks and nuns. I get mailings from an interesting organization called "Alternatives for Simple Living." Their website will get you started thinking about practicing a different kind of christmas celebration. And for a more radical take on celebrating Christmas differently, visit http://www.buynothingchristmas.org/.
Also, if you're looking for a good book to give as a gift, may I recommend Shane Claiborne's book as a great read for anyone on your list, teenagers and adults included. To hear from Shane himself a little bit about his own perspective and what he's about, check out this little clip
I hope you and your family experience true peace this Christmas.
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