The Religion & Ethics Newsletter from from PBS (December 10, 2009) explores Blue Christmas in an interview with Kate O’Dwyer Randall (Associate University Chaplain, University of Richmond) as well as offers many links, articles and resources. By doing so, we can all celebrate more fully, knowing we have acknowledged those who are no longer with us or what we might have left behind. A service of comfort, it is a way we can recognize the depth of the season and help process those negative feelings that might be held within during the holidays. Many congregations across the country now offer a “Blue Christmas” to recognize that reality. The holidays can be difficult times for anyone who has suffered loss or hurt. God, let all of us find some peaceful forgettings and peaceful rememberings, a good friend to listen to our story again, and, at last, a still place within ourselves…”
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