Popcornbird.....you have been so generous in explaining your faith to us...we should return the favor!

Christmas is not the highest or holiest of the Christian holidays -- that would be Easter which celebrates the mystery and meaning of Christianity -- Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Christ was crucified so his people can be saved.

Christmas gets mixed in with lots of secular celebrations, traditions, and customs that have been described by others.

Interesting to note that Chanukah is a relatively minor Jewish holiday which has taken on more significance as the secular "fun" of the season has become more widespread.