A Simple Christmas: How to Bring Christ and Joy Back Into Christmas, in the Spirit of More-With-Less /Out of Print - Softcover

Chapin, Alice

9780836191028: A Simple Christmas: How to Bring Christ and Joy Back Into Christmas, in the Spirit of More-With-Less /Out of Print

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ISBN 10: 0836191021 ISBN 13: 9780836191028

Publisher: Herald Press, 1998

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Every year we ask ourselves the same question: How do we plan a spiritually meaningful Christmas in light of the television ads, department-store glitz, and the overwhelming emphasis on Santa's bringing gifts? According to author Alice Chapin, "You make up your mind to do it, then you do it! You recognize that even children sometimes feel hollow and confused in the aftermath of candy canes, littered gift wrappings, and strewn piles of toys."

Rather than complain about the problem, Chapin went right for the solutions, filling her book with inspired ideas for Christmas activities and celebration. Many of the suggestions in the first chapter will appeal to families who want more religious focus throughout the season. (Such as holding a "home communion" or setting aside daily time for Bible readings.) Other chapters are less religion- specific, such as creating "Goodwill and Peace," how to recognize that "Christmas is Family," fun and sane ideas for Christmas day and New Years, and general advice for "Coping with Christmas." --Gail Hudson

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