It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: Joys That Make the Season Special

by Andrew Wilson

Overview

What makes Christmas feel special for you? Fairy lights? Familiar Christmas movies? Seeing friends and family? 

There’s so much to love about Christmas, but what if you’re missing out on the best thing of all? 

In this engaging, thoughtful and winsome book, Andrew Wilson takes us to the first Christmas to show that what can make our Christmases truly special is Jesus, the light of the world. Andrew Wilson explains how Jesus makes a difference to the darkness of this world—and how he can make a difference to our lives too. 

This short and warmly-written book is perfect for giving away to family, friends and neighbors, as well as giving away at Christmas services and Christmas outreach events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781802541113
Publisher:	The Good Book Company
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Sales rank:	743,976
Product dimensions:	4.33(w) x 7.01(h) x 0.16(d)

About the Author

Andrew is Teaching Pastor at King's Church London. He is the author of several books, including God of All Things, 1 Corinthians For You and Spirit and Sacrament, and is a columnist for Christianity Today. Andrew is married to Rachel and they have three children.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What Makes Christmas Christmas?

1. Putting Up the Lights
2. Time with Family
3. Enjoying Christmas TV
4. Making Memories

Editorial Reviews

A wonderful book that connects so many of our contemporary Christmas experiences to the story of the very first Christmas. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the deeper meaning of Christmas or for those of us have become a little too familiar with the story and need to rediscover the wonder of it all.

Gavin Calver (CEO

Christmas is a highlight of my year. It’s always sad when it’s over. But what if Christmas also has the power to transform our normal lives into something super-normal? This book unlocks this power, showing anyone who has any interest in faith how the miracle of Christmas doesn’t end with the birth of Jesus but can continue to work its joy in our lives today.

Sam Chan (City Bible Forum

This has me feeling Christmassy—in every sense. A gem of a book. If you want to spread festive joy, read this and share it widely!

Glen Scrivener (Evangelist and blogger)

While engaging with some of our favorite holiday traditions, Andrew invites us to consider the plausibility of the story of the first Christmas. He explores the historical narratives of Jesus as Light, Savior and King while sharing family stories that make you feel like a guest in the Wilson home for the holidays. What a fun and helpful read!

Vanessa Hawkins (Director of Community Life

We all know about the Christmas tree, the turkey, the tinsel, the presents and even the carol services. But what’s it all really about? This book leads past all the trappings to the astonishing truth of the authentic Christmas story. A great little book to give to your friends, family and neighbours or at church events and carol services this December.

Terry Virgo (New Frontiers)