A Holiday of Redemption

There are dozens of stories, shows, and advertisements around us telling us to find the “meaning of Christmas.” Unfortunately, most of them miss the mark, illustrating that “true meaning” as appreciating your family and friends, finding some sort of inner peace and contentment, being a good and caring person, or enjoying one’s self in the excitement and pleasures of the holidays. As Charles Schultz, via Charlie Brown, wrote, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Linus...