Next Step #237: "The Christmas/Solstice Special" Finding the courage to celebrate Christmas after the Sandy Hook (Newtown) Shooting. Ringing the Bells of Etchmiadzin - the new Bethlehem: Fr. Vazken celebrates the Solstice and life after the end of the Mayan Calendar. Obama's mention of Jesus comes after the silence of the clergy. A Christian response to evil and the challenge to walk In His Shoes as Christ did. The date of Christmas that is beyond the Jan 6/Dec 25 debate - in an answer given by St. Gregory the Illuminator. Links to topics in today's show: In His Shoes.org Karekin I on Etchmiadzin & Bethlehem Fr. Vazken's Sermon on Shooting 10 Girls Killed in Afghanistan President Obama at Sandy Hook Interfaith Service Today is the Solstice Jethro Tull Christmas Album SunSash.blogspot.com Song: The Light by Gor Mkhitarian Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Now on Stitcher Radio!