We Know It Won't Snow in Abu Dhabi

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, the song says. But what if it doesn't snow? What if it never snows? What if you've never even seen snow? I'll be home for Christmas, another song longingly declares. But what if you're not home for Christmas? What if you are far away in another country? What if you have no home to go to?Celebrating Christmas can be complicated, whether we are lonely and far from home or surrounded by family and friends and feeling stressed because we have too many people demanding our presence (presents?) and attention. The answer to these dilemmas is simple. We can celebrate by focusing on the message of Christmas. In these pages you are invited to listen in on a discussion between a retired pastor and his four young friends as they seek to "rediscover Christmas."