Join Nicholas Papadopulos as he shares his Twelve Joys of Christmas in this accessible booklet designed to be given away at carol services and seasonal events. From Christmas pudding to panto, Boxing Day chutney to a bracing walk – Nicholas shares his love for many of the trappings and traditions we associate with Christmas. Amongst all this earthly ‘stuff’ he discovers many pointers to the heavenly joy and mystery which lies at the heart of our celebrations: God’s Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us.Beginning on Christmas Day and ending on the Eve of the Epiphany, each day offers a theme, a short reading, a reflection, a prayer and a challenge to grow in joy and in faith. Based on time-honoured Christmas traditions, as well as the expectations and inevitable disappointments that come with trying to make everything perfect, Twelve Joys of Christmas offers a light yet thoughtful guide to the meaning of the Christmas story.