I think Christmas is a pretty accommodating holiday, given its pagan roots and all.

Pagans of course may put up the tree in good conscience.

The best looking tree we ever had is when a bunch of Israelis came over and had the tree decorated in under an hour. Pure tornadic activity, and very artistic.

My son-in-law minister will not teach his children about Santa.

My other devout son-in-law will take his kids for pictures with Santa next week.

My son, minister in training, is happy to tell us we're kind of pagan, which rings true to someone who routinely performs animal sacrifices to obscure Mayan deities.

To be honest, I get tired of putting up Christmas decorations, but my youngest daughter would go nuts on me if I didn't.

I used to block off an evening and listen to ancient Christmas masses in Gregorian chant. That can be quite a moving experience.

Anyway, I think it's all good.