Introduction Perhaps Christmas is over, and you're nowtaking a few quiet moments to reflect on the holi-days. Or perhaps you're still waiting for Santa tomake his grand entrance. In either case, I hopethe words on these pages will add a sense of com-fort and perspective to your holiday season. This book contains a Santa-sized portionof Christmas wisdom from an assortment ofclergymen, writers, entertainers, and humor-ists. These pages remind us that Christmas is,above all, the season when we celebrate Christ'sbirth. That celebration is meant to be a time ofgenerosity, hope, good will, and thanksgiving. May this be a memorable and joyous holi-day season for you and yours. And may thewords on these pages find their way into yourheart on Christmas Day and every other day ofthe year.Criswell Freeman