# Xmas special #2: Gifts, trees & nativity scenes as paraliturgy

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Podcast: [True Magic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-magic-6458082)
Published: 2023-12-24T10:26:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.truemagic.nz/p/xmas-special-1-gifts-trees-and-nativity
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## Resource

Since we should be celebrating Christmas, the question is how. Are the forms of our celebration good? What spiritual patterns do they embody? In this episode, we talk about how gift-giving, Christmas trees, and nativity scenes are good forms of liturgical practice that involve us in the incarnation of Christ. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truemagic.nz/subscribe

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