Inspired by and adapted from her breakout book7:An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess,7 Days of Christmastakes Hatmaker’s social experiments in seven key areasfood, clothes, spending, media, possessions, waste, stressand turns them into thoughtful and practical generosity that captures the true spirit of Christmas.

7 Days of Christmascovers 7 days during the Christmas season to practice both generosity and restraint in the areas related to the book. It will contain snippets of Jens journey throughout to offer insight, humor, ideas, facts, and encouragement for the reader to consider while embracing this change, if only for 24 hours.

Well see the reasons why each area is important to Jen and also applicable to most American families. Well also see how that particular area of excess impacts the family unit, the community, and the world at largecomplete with ideas on how to reduce thoughtless consumption and consider other practices that lead to less stuff but more joy.