the proverbial tree

WAAAY back in middle school, a friend of mine once said this about Christmas: "Why are we getting gifts for Christmas? It's Jesus' birthday, we should be giving Him gifts!"

As this statement still resonates in my mind and as another season of frantic gift shopping comes to a close, I cannot help but think of the proverbial Christmas tree of Charlie Brown.

No, dear readers, this is not ANOTHER gripe about the commercialism of Christmas. As much as I would like to demonize it, that squeaky wheel forever is getting grease and is forever needing it. So long as you know...

Anyways; fake tree, real tree, no tree...Remember to tell folks about His birth. His life. His mission.

In the meantime, me and that little boy with the drum is gonna put out some new beats. "paa rum pum pum pum" is still where it's at, though.

another Lewisian insight (iii)

Prince Caspian

-Old Narnians in hiding.
Quite possibly, reminiscent of the Judean exile in Babylon.

-The whole storyline has a Post-Hamlet, Pre-Lion King flavor.

-A dwarf says that the supposedly haunted forest "Smells likes ghosts." I wonder if ghosts have a scent?

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

-Aslan's appearance in both his forms to the children at the edge of the world.
An apparent nod to Christ as the Lamb of God (John 1:29) and the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5).

The Silver Chair

-Serpent/Lady of the Green Kirtle's spell over Rilian.
The tempter is a liar. So take heed.

-Eustace, Aslan, and the thorn in his paw.
The piercing of Christ and shed of His blood brought/brings forth transformation in all who believe.

Fox's presentation of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader in 3 days!