A mother took her three-year-old daughter to church for the first time. The church was having a special candlelight service. The church lights were lowered; then the choir came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles. All was quiet until this three-year-old started to sing in a loud voice, "Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you . . ." (1) It was only a candlelight service, but it seemed like a birthday party to her. And today [tonight], she would be right! This is a celebration of Jesus' birthday.

It reminds me of something actress and performer Della Reese said years ago. Many people remember when Ms. Reese was known primarily for her singing. Today she is known as one of the co-stars of the television program, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL. When she was co-starring in an earlier televisio…