Redeeming Christmas

Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in the world - and the most contested among Christians. Some reject it as too pagan. Others lament its commercial excess. Still others simply feel torn between joy and guilt as they hang lights, exchange gifts, and join family traditions. Redeeming Christmas cuts through the noise to reveal a deeper way: one of grace, freedom, and love. In this powerful book, Joshua Schmidt traces the history of Christmas from ancient solstice rituals to the manger of Bethlehem, from church feasts to modern consumer culture. With honesty and compassion, he examines the pressures of expectation, family conflict, and loneliness, while uncovering how every challenge holds an opportunity for redemption. Discover how Christmas can be more than a performance. Learn how imperfection, hospitality, and grace can transform even the most ordinary traditions into reflections of God's love. See why Christmas does not need to be defended or destroyed - it needs to be redeemed.Uncover the true story of Christmas through history and faithFind freedom from condemnation and guilt in the way you celebrateLearn how to turn cultural traditions into opportunities for loveStop living for condemnation; live for love. This is the heart of Redeeming Christmas - and it may change the way you see the holiday forever.