Imagine attending a party to celebrate someone, only to find the room filled with decorations and pictures of everyone but the honoree. Strange, right? That’s how I feel when I see Christmas events or displays with no mention of Jesus or a Nativity. The birth of Jesus is the very reason for Christmas, so excluding him from public celebrations feels both illogical and misleading.
That’s why I was so excited to see that, on Dec. 10, a Nativity scene was displayed at the U.S. Capitol, complete with scripture reading, prayer, and the singing of Christmas carols. It was a joyful celebration of faith, tradition, and the enduring significance of Christmas in American culture led by the Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition. This display marks a milestone that reflects both the rich spiritual heritage of our nation and the continued importance of the return of religious expression to public life.
