by Leslie » December 24th, 2007, 4:04 am
The sooner that the celebration beginning in early November ceases to be called Christmas, the better. Tacky decorations, gluttony, consumerism, and really really bad music have nothing to do with the celebration of the Incarnation.
Plus, the timing is all wrong - it's still Advent until Tuesday, and then it's Christmas for forty days. Christians need to reclaim Advent, and a proper celebration of Christmas. I agree with Adam - it will be a very welcome contrast with the secular festivities, and then people will be able to hear the Christian Christmas message clearly.
"What are you laughing at?"
"At myself. My little puny self," said Phillipa.
--Rumer Godden, In This House of Brede