Christmas to me will always be the celebration of the birth of the Christ child.. I don't wish to offend anyones sensibilities?? but consider it like you would someones birthday, if you don't know them you just don't go or participate in any celebration for them, not get out the politically correct picket sign to hit them with... I make this statement because it seems every year whatever someones belief there is now someone to be offended by it As an American the customs like our country comes from all over the world,into one giant pot where it can blend and meld to create the most unique dish... This is what makes America the one special place, where all who come to her shores, have the freedom to teach their children, hopefully all that is pure and good; all that is the best of their beliefs As a child I loved Santa, After all Samuel Moore(minister) told us he was a jolly old man who loved everyone enough to give them gifts... He wrote it to teach children about what our inner self should be,My parents made sure I knew the greatest gift was the gift of Gods child, to man... whatever the origins I only see the beauty and the wonder of christmas lights and the tree... the candy cane symbolizes purity and the blood... the one Christmas that always stands out for me as special, was going with my older sisters I was 4 or 5 they were in their teens..walking to a christmas program at night, at the Baptist one for that year where my middle sister attended, the year after I went to my oldest sisters church the lutheran ... but I remember we sang silent night as we walked along.. and I felt Gods presance and his love all around us as we sang... I love christmas Carols... its a christmas tradition to watch its a wonderful life, and the christmas carol as the psp forums challenge we were to make an image depicting, and say a little bit about what are particular customs or traditions were for Christmas..and how we celebrated it so I write from the heart how my family have celebrated christmas, and how america as a whole celebrates it, whether we remember St Nicholas who took presents to his needy parishoners one night every year... to the gingerbread house and boy and girl... to the stockings hanging on the mantle with everyones name... We have come from all over the world with hopes and dreams, that blend to make America truly the best... Whether we celebrate Yom Kipper, or Christmas, Rama din, or if we choose to believe nothing May we always remember to follow what our hearts believe to be true... and honor everyones free will to choose what their hearts say is true... my mother taught me that, and I hope my children will teach their children that as well... Credits~~~~~~ Daz millinium preschool girl sergemarks preschool dress1 and textures scroll free 3ds from somewhere postwork in psp...