The message around Christmas seems obvious--worship fully, spend less, give more, etc.--and yet most of us are so caught up in the consumerism of Christmas, despite what a cliche it is! It's what most people talk/complain about every year, how we have too much, our kids have too many presents, we barely remember what the season is about, blah blah blah, and yet we do little to change it. There's nothing novel here, but I appreciated the 3 authors really making an effort to change our mindsets a little. It changed mine and made me really where (and how much) of my money was going to things that people didn't really want or need. We all have too much, and there are plenty of people with too little. The authors aren't saying to not buy presents, or give everything away, but spread the love beyond your family circle, as Jesus would do. Remember what the season is about. That's always a good message, as cliched as THAT can seem.