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Some principles and guidelines for doing December differently

These guidelines range from small-scale, individual choices to larger theological and liturgical themes that might underlie a church’s approach to Christmas. Both seem important in attempting to find a way of doing December differently.

Do what you can to make small changes. There is always the option of making
some kind of change which can shift things, however small it may seem. Do not
despair! Refuse to feel trapped.

Be compassionate – to yourself as well as to your relations, friends, parishioners,etc. Be as gentle with yourself as it’s possible to be, and be realistic aboutwhat you can and can’t expect to ‘get out’ of Christmas. Give up the illusion of the‘perfect Christmas’. Weave the wounds and flaws into the cloth...

Taken from Doing December Differently by Nicola Slee and Rosie Miles.  Click here
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