In many parts of the world it is effortless to get lost in the consumerism and busyness of Christmas. As a result, some people looking for deeper meaning cynically reject the celebration of Christmas. In Christmas: The Season of Life and Light Anglican priest Emily Hunter McGowin says not so fast as she frames Christmas within the church's liturgical calendar while celebrating and exploring ways the holiday's traditions such as gift-giving and decorations can point us towards the story of Jesus.