An Ironic Christmas – Part 2 – Hipster Nativities, Stick-on Cotton-Beards, Christmas Gifts and Letting Jesus Show

Luke 2:8-20; Isaiah 9:2, 5-7. The Child we celebrate at Christmas grew up to say, “Watch out! Be on your guard; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” And yet, the words “abundance of possessions” might be the most Christmasy phrase imaginable! Today we reflect on this great Christmas irony.