Today, posting will be even lighter than it's been . . .

As we celebrate this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, let's remember the brave American soldiers who are spending the holiday far from home and loved ones. (If you care to become a Soldier's Angel in the New Year, or just learn more about a great organization, click here.)

Here, we're giving thanks for the birth of Jesus and all that this momentous event meant for all of us, for eternity. As always, we're thankful also for family, friends, heroes, freedom and, of course, the United States of America.

And here is the President's Christmas message.