Two Birds on a Christmas Tree

Indeed, cashmere aside, we are much too fond of all our earthly treasures. Every Christmas, our family makes worthy resolutions about fewer presents. And yet, the beautiful Christmas tree always ends up presiding over a large stash of new and wonderful stuff. Wretched excess is surely wicked, but should we not also want to please, to bring joy, to light up the recipient’s face? It’s nice to talk about laying up treasure in heaven, but when the baby Jesus is born, the Wise Men show up with gifts. Earthly gifts.  Read Full Article »