Christmas isn't over yet!

Did you know Christmas is not over? We often confuse the weeks of Advent with Christmas. Advent, however, is preparation for Christmas. After December 25, Christmas lasts twelve more days! As a cultural tradition, Christmas is increasingly driven by economic opportunity but Jesus followers can gently push back. In contrast to retailers who begin dismantling Christmas displays on December 24 (we saw workers at the local hardware store taking down decorations last Tuesday afternoon) we might consider leaving our decorations out at home until January 6. Who knows what faith conversations might spark by following a different Christmas rhythm than the world around us?