Ransom Recycles

The Effects of Global Warming considers how climate change and global warming would effect the Christmas season. First, with warmer weather there would be no snow. No snow means fewer or smaller snowmen or none at all. They'd melt in record time. If there is snow it'll be radioactive and red. Santa's sleigh wouldn't work so well without snow. I think it would be more cost effective to fly in a plane anyway. Compared to the care, feeding and training of reindeer, airplanes would be much less hassle. Perhaps airplanes would be faster transportation, but I think reindeer have magical properties to be able to fly the world in one night so maybe not. Warmer weather means different foliage. No more pine trees. More palm trees. More fake Christmas trees. Less hot, baked foods and more cold drinks. A tropical Christmas for sure.... Size: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, bound front cover inside back cover

Save the Trees is a commentary on the materialism of the Christmas season and our entitled sacrifice of living plants for seasonal ornamentation. Granted, I realize there are tree farms that cater to this need, but why is it a requirement of Christmas to have freshly cut trees and wreaths? With so many creative alternatives, why is this still acceptable? I will be the first to admit, I am as guilty as the next person. For the past fifteen years every December I hiked down to the blackberry patch in the wilds where the evergreens grown. Every year I trim the low hanging branches for my one and only Christmas token - a handmade wreath. This year, however, I finally realized I've been slowly cutting away all the low hanging branches and there is nothing left except blackberry vines! How could I be so oblivious to my destruction? This card represents my own selfish and careless regard for resources. I know I am not alone in my self-centeredness. This year I'm making my homemade w...

The Secrets of St. Nick highlights the mythology of Santa Claus. Most children and adults have heard of Santa Claus - fat, friendly, white guy who bring presents to well-deserving children. He has a herd of flying reindeer, a really cool, snow-covered house and workshop somewhere up north, and a sweet wife who makes him cookies. We make the assumption throughout our lives he was a nice guy who lived a simple life role modeling extreme generosity. I made the mistake of doing some research and can't get the horror out of my head. Did you know Santa Claus, or St. Nicholas of Myra, used to cast demons out of possessed trees? I'm still questioning how a tree becomes demonic and what kind of evil selects foliage for possession? I wonder how Santa exorcised the tree? Was it like in the movies   where one throws holy water on the afflicted producing screams and torments? Did the ungodly pine have a demonic entourage and a sleuth of evil dancing bear familiars? Was the demon cast out ...

Keep Christmas Green is a decorative theme on seasonal ornamentation. Although it might question our overuse and sacrifice of living plants for our own personal, selfish, and entitled holiday needs, I'm torn. I love nature and I love having it around me, but at what cost? Decorations are glorious especially if they are made from free or recycled materials. Little mini Christmas trees are placed at the apex of a roof on newly constructed Swiss homes to symbolize happiness. Christmas should be about happiness and love, not materialism. Size: 3 x 5 approximately, bound front cover inside back cover