Unplug the Christmas Machine - by Jo Robinson & Jean C Staeheli (Paperback)

About the Book

Nine years and 13 printings since its debut, Unplug the Christmas Machine is still the undisputed guide to creating a joyful, stress-free holiday season. Revised and filled with new material, this book ". . . offers a wealth of suggestions for combatting commercialism and filling the holidays with simple, spiritual celebrations. . . ".--The New York Times Book Review.

Book Synopsis

Nine years and thirteen printings later, Unplug the Christmas Machine is still the undisputed guide to creating a joyful, stress-free holiday season. Revised and filled with new material, this book will enjoy even greater popularity in the years to come.

In the pages of Unplug the Christmas Machine, Jo Robinson and jean Coppock Staeheli answer the questions they have heard most often in their many years of talking with people about Christmas, such as: "How can I reduce the stress of preparing for Christmas?" "How can I make our celebration more spiritual and less materialistic?" "How can I get my husband to be more enthusiastic about Christmas?" "How can I get my wife to relax and enjoy the celebration?" and "How can I help my children see that Christmas is more than just presents?" Readers will turn to this book for inspiration and practical advice year after year.

Sixteen years after it first appeared, this perennial favorite is still the book that thousands turn to for sound, no-nonsense advice on how to combat Christmas commercialism and create a joyful, stress-free holiday season. The authors answer all the most commonly asked questions, from "How can I reduce the stress of preparing for Christmas?" to "How can I teach my children that Christmas means mote than just presents?" and many more.

Review Quotes

""Unplug the Christmas Machine" offers a wealth of suggestions for combatting commercialism and filling the holidays with simple, spiritual celebrations that help families draw closer together." -- "The New York Times Book Review""A wide-awake volume dealing with everything from saving time and money to bucking the hidden gift-giving code. With recipes, decorating ideas, even sources of seasonal purchases: thorough and heartening." -- "Kirkus Reviews"""Unplug the Christmas Machine" is more than a 'how-to' book on holiday accessories. It is a complete guide to putting the love and warmth back into the season." -- "Oregon Magazine"