Keep Christ in Christmas

Keeping Christ in Christmas is something my family has always done.

Growing up, I can remember how hard my mom and dad worked to make sure we were at church almost every Sunday and that we were in the Christmas programs, which always took place on Christmas Eve, in a church that was packed to capacity. Everyone knew if you wanted a good seat or one at all, you better get there early.

The programs I performed in were always elaborately done and all the girls not in costume dressed in beautiful dresses, with matching hair bows and shoes. Boys wore nice dress pants and a dress shirt and tie.

When...