This is one of very few Christmas 'tracts' that most people might try to read and not be put off. The mix of Christmas subjects in the form of a mini dictionary allows 'non-threatening' items like 'Boxing Day' and 'Christmas crackers' to pack around 'angel' and 'Christ' which include gospel truths. Hopefully most people would enjoy reading right through these bite size definitions and not only be informed but also be exposed to the gospel.

There is no 'application' of the gospel message, which means that the reader has to apply the truths they read to themselves.

It would help if it was made explicit that the author was Australian, because there are a number of Australian expressions used and references to Australia, rather than UK, which seem odd if you don't know. It does say that the author is ABC WordWatch presenter, but that didn't mean anything to me, although I now see that it is a reference to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

As with all the good Book Company tracts that I have seen, the text print is uninvitingly small. But with the many short headings and little pictures breaking up the text it is much more attractive and inviting than the other tracts. Also, there are none of the annoying references to 'eternal separation from God' rather than 'eternal punishment', found in other GBC tracts.

Very much a first introduction to Christian truth, but if God can use the texts in 'wayside pulpits' (and He does), He can certainly use this.