The Christmas Box

What does Evans imply about consumerism and the commercialization of Christmas? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Evans suggests that writing for only his family counterintuitively made his novella appealing to a broader, global audience. Use examples from the text that support or disprove this claim.

In what ways is The Magic of Christmas framed through a Christian lens in The Christmas Box?

Does the novel fully acknowledge the challenges of balancing financial well-being with spending quality time with family? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Keri and Mary condemn Richard for failing to spend enough time with Jenna. Does their anger consider the differences between their responsibilities and circumstances compared to Richard’s? Does the novella justify their accusations as worthy?

How does the manner of Mary’s death illustrate the benefits of Christian belief systems? What are the novella’s key messages about grief and death?

How does the novella reveal Richard’s naivete and misplaced priorities?

How is Richard’s journey from materialistic concerns to deeper spiritual and emotional truths mirrored in his increasing interest and understanding of the Christmas Box in Mary’s attic?