RETURN OF THE THREE KINGS: RECLAIMING THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
addresses the all-too-common reality of Christmas today:
over-commercialization, rush, stress and let-down. Many have shared
the typical experience of the Christmas morning melee of presents
followed by too much eggnog and turkey and the post-Christmas
depressed stupor, knowing that we have to wait another year for the
full Christmas Spirit to arrive again. Finding something missing in
the usual Christmas celebrations, Jo Lee Loveland Link and John W.
Link looked to older traditions and less harried times for
inspiration. The Links were delighted to rediscover Olde Christmas,
the 12 Days that actually occur after Christmas Day, December 25
through January 6 - Epiphany, the Festival of the Three Kings. IN
THIS BOOK the Links explore the complex historical, religious, and
cultural traditions that were created and evolved out of the 12
Days of Christmas (without partridges, gold rings or milking
maids). To this older tradition, the Links grafted new ideas to
celebrate a renewed 12 Days of Christmas. The Links emphasize the
universality of Festivals of Light across the World, across
religions, and across centuries. Based on midwinter Solstice
Festivals and sacred stories and teachings, Christmastime provides
the ideal platform to reach out to embrace festivals and ceremonies
with meaning for each family. The Links have included daily
readings that reflect this diversity and have included three
sections of readings: (1) readings and prayers from a wide range of
traditional Christian Sources; (2) readings from World Religions
and ecumenical sources including Judaism, Buddhism and Sufism; and
(3) readings which are agnostic or secular, but focused on
Christmas themes. The Links sought to make sure that the 12 Days
would be inclusive for all families with often different points of
view and members in different faith journeys at different times in
their lives. The book includes detailed how-to information, and
strategies for celebration of the 12 Days for individuals, couples,
families, and those with loved ones stationed elsewhere. The
Celebration unites giving a simple gift, sharing a short reading,
and heartfelt conversation about the real meaning of each day for
givers and receivers. There is even a section on dealing with grief
and sorrow during the holidays. The book has additional resources
of holiday activities, stories, books, movies, most of which are
available for free. RETURN OF THE THREE KINGS provides a fresh way
to meet the challenges that we face as we navigate the emotional
minefield of the holidays. This old tradition made new again
becomes a guide to having more fun and yet getting a deeper sense
of meaning and connection for ourselves, our families, and our
communities. The Links began researching and experimenting with
their 12 Days of Christmas Celebration over ten years ago.
Professionally they are consultants, trainers and researchers in
social science, and interpersonal and organizational dynamics for
the government, Fortune 500's, start-ups, non-profits, and
churches. They live in the mountains of Virginia with their two
cats, and with the good company of visits from grandchildren,
children, and friends.
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