Authors Jo Robinson and Jean Coppock Staeheli answer the questions they have heard most often in their many years of talking with people about Christmas, such as: "How can I reduce the stress of preparing for Christmas?" "How can I make our celebration more spiritual and less materialistic?" "How can I get my husband to be more enthusiastic about Christmas?" "How can I get my wife to relax and enjoy the celebration?" and "How can I help my children see that Christmas is more than just presents?"

Participants take a "Christmas inventory" of their current practices, anxieties, and spiritual responses. What would they like to change? They are asked to reimagine Christmas, and given practical advice on how to meet their new goals.

This 4-session workshop includes a CD, leader's guide and reproducable participant's guide. It can be used in a retreat or multiple session setting, with faith-based or secular groups.