Rick,
I fully agree with you. When I see the troops eating Christmas Dinner in the field it reminds me of those Christmases in the Army. They may not realize it now but those will be some of their thankful Christmas memories. Thankful to be alive, with your buddies and The Lord. I have never seen compassion, comradeship and love like I did on those Christmases.

I am all for traditional Christmases. My lanlord puts a big sign on the side of the house. "Jesus is the reason for the season".