Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton Summary
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Reclaim your holiday joy with Beth Kempton's mindful guide to escaping Christmas chaos. Endorsed by Vanity Fair and celebrated by author Jen Hatmaker, this little book helps you craft meaningful traditions beyond commercial pressure. What's your unique Christmas story waiting to be discovered?
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Reclaiming Christmas Joy in a Stressed-Out World
The holiday season arrives with its familiar contradiction - excitement mingled with dread. Christmas, while cherished by millions, has morphed into a $1 trillion global industry that leaves two-thirds of us stressed rather than joyful. What if we stopped sacrificing our wellbeing on the altar of holiday perfection? What if, instead of the familiar cycle of buildup, panic, and crash, we created celebrations that nourished rather than depleted us? The genius of "Calm Christmas" lies in its radical simplicity: the holidays don't have to exhaust us. Those sensory markers that signal Christmas's arrival - the first robin in the hedgerow, Christmas lights reflected in puddles, the scent of cinnamon wafting through kitchens - connect to our deeply personal holiday narratives. Yet we often fail to recognize that we're not all experiencing the same Christmas. This mismatch between expectation and reality creates much of the stress that characterizes the season. Our personal Christmas narrative draws from five essential stories: faith (the biblical narrative), magic (Santa and reindeer), connection (gathering with loved ones), abundance (gift-giving and decorations), and heritage (family traditions). Understanding which stories resonate most deeply with us - and with those we celebrate with - provides invaluable insight into what truly matters during the holiday season.
Mapping Your Holiday Values with the Christmas Constellation
Finding Winter's Natural Rhythm
Breaking the Debt Cycle with Mindful Gift-Giving
Creating Sanctuary Amid the Chaos
Honoring the Full Spectrum of Holiday Emotions
Embracing the "Hush" and Welcoming the New Year
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