This is my take on the ‘Recipe for Christmas Joy.’ This is part of a series of posts of “Previously Published” writings that were a part of a collection produced in-house by my church, earlier in my writing life. For the prelude to this series, please see this page. 

Recipe for Christmas Joy

• a handful of Hugs & Kisses
• a pinch of Excitement
• several cups of Laughter
• a pound of Giving
• a tablespoon of Peace
• a teaspoon of Christmas Sparkle
• a dash of Innocence
• a pan full of Family
• a bucket of Love
• the Secret Ingredient

To start, mix together a handful of Hugs & Kisses and a pinch of Excitement. Once blended, add several cups of Laughter. Then slowly but firmly mix in a pound of Giving while sprinkling a tablespoon of Peace. Throw in a teaspoon of Christmas Sparkle and a dash of Innocence. Then let it cook in a pan of Family for a season. Once cooked, let it soak in a bucket of Love until it’s saturated. Now many people stop here, but they are missing the most important part: the Secret Ingredient, which is Jesus! So make sure to mix Jesus throughout the whole batch, and then you’re guaranteed long lasting Christmas Joy.

Serves: all

December 2011