Why do Christmas traditions still captivate us year after year? From trees and gifts to films and festive treats, something in them points to a deeper story. In this 20 page booklet Chris Frost explores five familiar symbols of the season and shows how they connect with the hope of Jesus.

Accessible and engaging, this resource is perfect to give away to friends, neighbours and family and an ideal way to share the good news this Christmas.

Introduction:

Every December, across the world, many of us carry out strange unspoken traditions. We drag a tree indoors and crown it with lights. We sing to imaginary snowmen. We rewatch films we’ve seen many times before… and we wrap presents from our pets! 

Why?
Because something in us still feels Christmas, even if we’ve forgotten why. Something in us longs for more – for something magical, something sacred, something that lights us up inside. 

Even the most secular among us pause for something beyond ourselves. We light candles, think of family and friends, send cards, and ache for something more.

In a rapidly changing world, Christmas refuses to die. Why does this one story still grip us? Why does it echo in our songs, our stories, our traditions, and our longing? 

This booklet is not a tirade. It’s not here to scold or condemn. It’s an invitation – to celebrate, to wonder, and to notice five symbols of Christmas: visitors, films, trees, gifts and treats. 

And to ask: what if they’re trying to tell us something?

The Light We Long For by Chris Frost is available from sharejesusinternational.com:

https://www.sharejesusinternational.com/the-light-we-long-for/ 

Perfect for gifts for your carol service or to give to friends and relatives this Christmas time.