December , 2020

“Merry Christmas!” we say in the United States. “Joyeux Noel!” exclaim the French. The Brits say, “Happy Christmas!” “Frohe Weihnachten!” echoes throughout Germany. And “Feliz Navidad!” can be heard in many countries. No matter how you say it, when it comes to Christmas the world over, we all share the same idea. Christmas is a time for joy. Feeling joyous in December is downright human. If you’re not happy at Christmas, you may as well be Mr. Scrooge himself.

Except this year is so different. This year, amid all the chaos that defines 2020, we are now faced with lonely holidays to keep ourselves and our extended families safe. This year, instead of gathering for tree lightings and Christmas Eve services that focus on bringing us together, we will stay intentionally apart. To me, that doesn’t feel the same as every other Christmas. It certainly doesn’t feel like anything that resembles peace.

Are your presents already wrapped and neatly stacked under the tree? Or are you feeling a bit frantic and behind this year? Wherever you’re at in your Christmas shopping timeline—whether just beginning or looking for those final stocking stuffers—Warner Christian Resources would like to help you check a few names off your list.