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I really like the look and feel of this book. The inside pages are filled with beautiful pictures. The chapters are laid out in an order that makes sense and that easily flows. The titles of each chapter are beautifully written and beautifully titled. I liked the creativity in each of the titles of the chapters.
Nothing in this book is new for Christians. If you are a true follower of Christ, then you know these things that have been written. I see this book as being good for those who may be a little confused about Christmas or those who are new to Christianity or are seeking. As a Christian, I believe in Christmas and the true reason for Christmas. I don't expect those who aren't Christians to celebrate it with the same reason because they don't believe in God. However, the political correctness does get bothersome at times. There were a few times where I didn't agree with the author, Santa being one of them. I agree our focus needs to be on Christ, but I also think you can incorporate Santa or the elf or the Jesse tree or whatever other traditions, to still have a focus on God. In fact, our elf never cares about behavior.... he simply likes to play with toys and make the kids laugh. He is a goofy elf. But we also teach constantly about why we celebrate Christmas and they are very clear in who Jesus is and why He came and my son chose to accept Christ right before Christmas... even with Santa and the elf. I think it all depends on what you say about them and how you incorporate it into your Christmas season. When my children ask me if they are real, my answer is "what do you think?". I'm not lying and I'm letting them enjoy that childlike fun I enjoyed as a child.
With that said, I did enjoy reading this book at Christmas. It was a good book to seamy mindset on Christ and to really keep my focus on God and Jesus.
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