Judy Christie meets us where we are, in a frenzied, out-of-control frameof mind, and helps us begin to have a deeper understanding of the joy of theChristmas season and its deep meaning for our lives overall and how that can be astarting point for a more abundant life in the new year.

InHurry Less, Worry Less at Christmas, Christie guides us to amore helpful, Christian understanding of this time of year. Aspects of theliturgical calendar are introduced as part of this process, including the Christianunderstandings of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. She gives us practical tools forcoping with holiday pressures but above all stresses the need for transformationfrom a secular perspective to a Christian one.

HurryLess Worry Less at Christmas will assist in identifying what people loveabout the holiday season and what they want to change. The book can also be used asa study book for church small groups or Sunday school classes, leading up to theholidays. This updated edition contains new content tohelp make the Christmas season even more joyful, peaceful, and meaningful. In her delightful, contemporary, and practical book, JudyChristie takes the Grinch out of holiday preparations. She enabled me to seeChristmas as a sacred, joyful journey rather than a difficult, demandingmarathon. --Nell W. Mohney, Author of ""Slay Your Giants"" Judy Christie must have been reading my mind I ve alreadystarted planning a simpler, calmer holiday season this year. --Cynthia Bond Hopson, Author of """Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days, andMondays"" " JudyChristie provides a welcome reminder to wait upon the Lord, and some practical, real-life steps toward comfort, joy, and simplicity. --Rob Weber, Co-author of """Beginnings: The SpiritualLife"" "