Every Christmas season we try to knock out the consumer-y gift-buying early so the month can be better spent pondering and celebrating the birth of Christ. Yet every Christmas season we seem to fall short. Acts of service, wholesome activities, and family gatherings can sometimes be hindered by the underlying pressure of checking off wish lists and making Christmas "perfect" for kids, grandkids, family, friends, and neighbors.

So what are your secrets to keeping Christ in Christmas?