I've got to agree with TinTennessee and TinglingTess ...

Christ is the reason for Christmas for us.

It is the joy of that birth so many years ago that inspires the beautiful songs of the season. It's the lighting that mimics the bright star that annouced His birth. And, it's the spirit of giving reminding us of the gifts of the wise men. As important, it calls to mind the hope for peace among all men and women regardless of faith for, if Christ was anything, He was the Prince of Peace.

Santa and shopping and parties and extravagence may be fun. And, they are.

But it's the quiet peace and the spirit of love that makes Christmas truly special.