Who influences our children more, Jesus or Santa? Is shunning Santa the Christian thing to do? Is Jesus alone enough to save us from the lure of Christmas?
In this edition of The Misunderstood Series, the author takes a closer look at the predicament parents find themselves in each December, when Jesus, lying in a manger, must compete with Santa as children line up to sit on his lap.
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Who influences our children more, Jesus or Santa? Is shunning Santa the Christian thing to do? Is Jesus alone enough to save us from the lure of Christmas?
In this edition of The Misunderstood Series, the author takes a closer look at the predicament Christian parents find themselves in each December, when Jesus, lying in a manger, must compete with Santa as children line up to sit on his lap.
Follow along as Royle, in the tradition of “The Far Side” meets Deepak Chopra, helps readers connect the dots. Then prepare to choose a side as you learn why Santa still remains so controversial in many of our churches today.
With a healthy dose of perspective for parents and self-help advice for people from all walks of life, this handbook is an interactive way to jumpstart a discussion with your family or church group about the two Stars of Christmas, Jesus and Santa.
Professional Reviews
5 Stars - At last, a balanced approach to a serious subject!
Finally, I’ve found a book I can use for our parenting class at church. Until now, the only books I have come across that tackle this subject are so lengthy and theologically technical, I lose interest.
In the book, “How do we teach our children the differences between the sacred realities of Jesus and the secular traditions of Santa?” is the foundational question the author successfully answers in a straightforward, user-friendly way.
Shedding new light on what can be a difficult subject to discuss; the author offers a nice mixture of food for thought and light-hearted fun. Christmas Misunderstood will give you the tools you need to effectively and gently make informed decisions. A helpful little book!
5 Stars - A great book for Christian parents. Highly reflective. Very insightful
Everyone can gain something from this book. I know I did. More than just another book about moral decline and Christmas commercialism run a muck, Jesus vs. Santa addresses the ways parents think about, feel about, and act with their children. It invites them to question their most basic assumptions about raising kids in today’s world while offering a wealth of practical strategies for shifting the pendulum’s moral swing.
Has your child ever asked you, “Is Santa real?” If so, this book will help you find the balance you need to celebrate Christmas while not side stepping the real reason for the season.
4 Stars - Worth the Money!
The author takes an easy to comprehend approach to a somewhat complicated Christian parenting concern. Who do our children know more about, Santa or Jesus? I appreciate the manner in which the author discussed this subject. It was very informative; a worthwhile read.
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Bishnupriya Ghosh, Professor at University of Santa Barbara contacted me asking to use my painting of Mother Teresa in her upcoming book, "Global Icons" which was published by Duke University Press Books. You may see Judy Jones's painting of Mother T
