RELIGIOUS Christmas wrapping paper?

[Mrs_Sally]

OK, I am even more difficult. I demand Epiphany wrapping paper and cards! Cards are not a problem as I have been buying extras for years and have about a 3 years supply now! Wrapping paper could be harder - I haven’t started looking yet. My one secret is that I have no problem with black wise men or nativities.

OP, do you have Tuesday Morning or Stienmart around you? Those stores always have unusual things since they sell a lot of over-runs, etc.

 

[pjdxxxwa]

After writing what I did I decided to search again this year. On about page 6 or 7 of the google search engine I found TWO places that have great Christian wrap. I plan to go back and keep seating.

To the person who feels quilty using these wraps because of the images let me ask you this? Do you pray to Mary? Jesus said he is the only way to the Father. The Bible says we are not to worship images or statues, yet Catholic churches have these images in them. Does that mean you are already doing wrong? No. The Bible also said that as long as what you do if you do it for the glory of God and you have the fruits of the spirit all is acceptable.
We are the light to those who may not know Jesus so don’t put that light out with baseless fears, please.

christiangiftwrap.com- about a dozen good wraps here.
currentcatalog.com/basket/basketmain.jsp

 

[EasterJoy]

FWIW, I’m not crazy about the idea of religious wrapping paper with images of the Holy Family and such. I’m just a teensy weensy bit squeamish about treating such images frivolously, which they will be if used as wrapping paper. OK – that’s over-the-top scrupulous, but there you have it. I stick with stars, pine boughs, candles . . . Especially stars.

I am with you. It is like having images of the American flag on napkins for the 4th of July, only worse. Wiping your mouth with the flag? Ripping up a depiction of Madonna and Child? I’d just as soon go with symbols and colors that fit the season, but ones that can be disposed of in the regular trash without…well, without seeing a picture of Our Lord in Our Lady’s arms all wadded up in a mess of discarded paper. There is something that is just wrong about that.

 

[pjdxxxwa]

I respectfully disagree with the notion of ripped images, because Jesus came to release the people from legalism - but if you chose to hold onto them that is your right. However, there are also papers at these links that show wise men, and bible quotes about the real “reason for the season” so perhaps you can find a Christ centered paper you like without images of Christ.

 

[EasterJoy]

I respectfully disagree with the notion of ripped images, because Jesus came to release the people from legalism - but if you chose to hold onto them that is your right. However, there are also papers at these links that show wise men, and bible quotes about the real “reason for the season” so perhaps you can find a Christ centered paper you like without images of Christ.

I’m not saying such paper ought to be forbidden. I’m just saying I don’t like seeing ripped-up pictures of Madonna and Child any more than I like seeing wadded-up American flags smeared with BBQ sauce.

As far as “legalism” goes, I also don’t find that pictures taped onto the outside of a package make the gift more or less “Christ-centered”. It is the spirit and manner in which the gift is chosen and given that does that. Using plain paper instead of shepherds and wise men doesn’t strip that away, not if the holiday is kept as a Holy Day. If, OTOH, the holiday is, in the end, primarily about"getting stuff", then does it help to put holy images on the stuff? How would that make a difference?

So sure, if you choose that paper, that’s fine, if you find it edifying then it is worth the effort, but what’s the big deal if you don’t? Would anyone here think someone else is having a less “Christ-centered Christmas” because they use Santa Claus wrapping paper? Who would make a judgment like that?

 

[pjdxxxwa]

My thought is that the wrapping paper is also a replication of our individual faith and a way to plant a seed to all who receives the gift. They will see I am serious about my faith and it may open the door to lead those who are wavering to approach you with questions or concerns they may have. As stated previously - a light to the world. One never knows and I don’t want to miss an opportunity to share that light.

 

[EasterJoy]

My thought is that the wrapping paper is also a replication of our individual faith and a way to plant a seed to all who receives the gift. They will see I am serious about my faith and it may open the door to lead those who are wavering to approach you with questions or concerns they may have. As stated previously - a light to the world. One never knows and I don’t want to miss an opportunity to share that light.

A light to the world? They will see you are serious about your faith and find the door opened to approach you with questions about your faith by your choice of wrapping paper?

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to make this into some bone of contention, but how long is your Christmas list?

 

[EasterJoy]

I really do see this as very much analogous to using flags for the celebration of 4th of July. Some people see it as especially patriotic to put a flag or at least stars and stripes in the patriotic colors on everything–sometimes REALLY on everything, from the bathroom towels to the dog–while others of us do think it important to recognize that it isn’t just an excuse for good food and good times, and yet feel that there are certain instances where the flag (or in the case of Christmas, holy images) are better not used. Different expressions, different personal rules, but basically coming from the same sentiments and impulse.

I’m in the latter group, but I’m not militant about it. It’s just the way I feel about it. Other good people see the matter in other ways. It is not as if we’re talking about a liturgical abuse or something, though, or the abuse of actual sacramentals.

 

[pjdxxxwa]

I don’t buy Christmas gifts because of expectations…I buy them for a purpose. My young grandchildren will get gifts, my children may get token gifts or one gift each - and those who are really in need of love will get one. And as I carry a love gift (does not need to be expensive) to a friend or neighbor or even an friend of a friend who just happens to be at a gathering — I want strangers to know where I stand. Sharing my faith is less important to show Christians - it is the lost who need to see it.From my studying :bible1: it is the lost we are to seek, not those already saved and what better time than when we celebrate our Saviour’s birth?

A light to the world? They will see you are serious about your faith and find the door opened to approach you with questions about your faith by your choice of wrapping paper?

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to make this into some bone of contention, but how long is your Christmas list?