Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

You know, Lord, J. F. Newton wrote, “Only God could have thought of Christmas. Its beauty is beyond the intelligence of mortals, so simple in its sublimity, so homey, yet so heavenly. It is a scene to sanctify the world, as if to teach us that God enters the life of man by lowly doors, attended by starry ideals and simple shepherd sentiments. Yes, Christmas is both a fact and faith; but even if it were only a brief season of good-will, a holiday from the forgetfulness of others, or just a family festival, it would be welcome.

If Christmas becomes a demanding holiday, Lord, that’s human...