How much did you spend on Christmas last year or the year before? What’s your budget this year? Could you cut it by 25% or half and give the money to people or organizations that serve the poor?

Know anyone out of work? Would those you love really love you less if you gave them fewer presents?

It’s a challenge for me. After all, I want to give good gifts to my wife and children.

The notion of cutting back is being championed by the Advent Conspiracy. Check out the bold message.

How can you love those closest to you as well as strangers this holiday season?

Maybe some non-Christian could be offended that public lawmakers call it a Christmas tree. Be offended. It’s a Christmas tree – the kind of lights, a star, gifts underneath and all of that.

Don’t celebrate Christman? That’s your choice. No one forces you to be a Christian. I’m sure many people exchange gifts on Christmas Day that aren’t Christians. Actually, I think that’s kind of funny.

Why don’t lawmakers decorate the the rotunda with Jewish, Muslim and Wicca symbols? Because not enough people care. People identify with Christmas. Those who feel put out can spend their time complaining in their private group meetings so no one has to be offended by their dispute.

Lawmakers represent the majority. If most people are annoyed with the Christmas tree name, they can voice their opinion at the polls. Somehow, I think the majority (vast majority) won;’t.