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In the new ABC TV comedy, “The Neighbors,” aliens occupy a neighborhood, and their earthly neighbors were given the opportunity to tell them what Christmas is all about. Of course, the show was all about telling them Christmas is about, er, family, and Christmas is about, um, friends. That’s interesting – and not surprising coming from ABC.
What is really amazing is Charlie Brown. Many people say, “If you want to know what Christmas is about, watch ‘Charlie Brown’s Christmas.” Really? What does Charlie Brown have to say about Christmas? Well, it’s more what Linus says, and it’s not a bad reminder:
http://youtu.be/DKk9rv2hUfA
From my studies about Christmas.....it began as a Roman pagan celebration. In fact, much of the symbolism is pagan, but people don't see it that way today. There are some good - and plenty not so good - resources on line.