It's going to take a little while to read but I sincerely urge you to find time (somewhere in the 12 Days of Christmas) to read Rick Pearcey's profound and provocative essay, "Christmas Spirit in Space and Time." It's solid and inspiring theology. It's insightful cultural commentary. And it's a spirited call to living life to its fullest in Jesus Christ.
I copied the essay and printed it off so I could read it more comfortably back in my library. For it's a piece that you don't want to skim through. It really is that good.