I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas

There. I said it. I actually said it out loud last night to a couple people, threatening to make it the title of this week’s post. They nodded their heads, understanding what I was getting at. For those who seem obsessed with calling Christmas a pagan celebration since we appropriated Saturnalia back in the day […]

A Little Ragamuffin Advent Reading

Welcome to advent, i.e. the season of waiting and preparation leading up to Christmas. It’s a formal observance in some churches, with specific themes for each week. The exact start date varies slightly, as the day of the week on which Christmas falls varies. It always ends December 24 and includes four Sundays. I have […]