I rarely agree with Mallard Fillmore. He's about as far to the right as I am to the left. But when he's nailed it he's nailed it. And he's nailed it here.
I live with my wife Terry in Hemet, CA, which is in the San Jacinto Valley, on the eastern edge of Southern California's Inland Empire. We both terribly miss Tasha, our beagle-border terrier mix whom we had for fifteen years and who lived to the ripe old age of sixteen.
I am actively engaged in freelance writing along with web development and management. Details are on my web site: http://mikecwebandwriting.com/.
This blog is about the personal side of my life. I love my Kindle iPad app, working in the kitchen, watching cooking shows, and writing this blog. I am an Episcopalian and am happy to be a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd here in Hemet.
my point being 
This one and How The Grinch Stole Christmas (the book and original animated special, NEVER that dreck made by Jim Carrey…) have always been my reminder. Oh, and A Christmas Carol. While the last two don’t quote scripture (as I know you know), at least they aren’t “cancelling Christmas” because Santa Claus is sick or some such rot. And I can’t think of a better compliment than “he knew how to keep Christmas well.” 🙂
Merry Christmas, Mike.