Once upon a time, a long time ago, unto us a savior was born. Sadly, his mom never threw him a birthday party. But now you can. This Christmas, Really Woolly Kids, a Hallmark subsidiary, released the “Happy Birthday, Jesus” kit. For only $9.99, you can host a high-tech Jesus event that would brighten the day of any self-respecting savior. Included are cards, napkins, plates, candles, balloons, and noisemakers—plus a secret access code to a live online celebration. It’s the stuff fairy tales are made of and should not be confused with the gospel. (Warning: The kids in China who made this product probably had less fun with it than yours will.)

This appears in the January 2010 issue of Sojourners
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