Wednesday, December 26, 2007

The Christmas Wish

Whew! What a busy season, when really what we should be doing is slowing down and remembering why we celebrate: the birth of Jesus Christ. Obviously, I've been busy, since I'm posting this after the Christmas holiday. Although, in many countries, it's not over yet! Not until Epiphany (January 6th) with the arrival of the Three Kings. In fact, that's when most Spanish and Latin American Christians exchange gifts. But, I digress . . .
We met to discuss The Christmas Wish at the Mall of the Bluffs Panera Bread several weeks ago and had a splendid time discussing not only this delightful little novella, but also our own Christmas traditions and what is going on in our lives right now.
Last Sunday, the Lifetime Channel broadcast a made-for-TV movie version of The Christmas Wish starring Neil Patrick Harris and Debbie Reynolds. It was pretty cute, and really followed the novella. If you happen to think of it, try to read the book and then catch the movie next season. That is, of course, if you're not too busy rushing through the holidays!

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