Sen. Joey Hensley

The ultimate Christmas gift

and the importance of gift giving

Christmas is a special time of year. It is a season of celebration, as we rejoice in the birth of Christ. It is a season of giving -- an expression of love and joy. When you give something away, you are making a sacrifice for another person because you care for them and desire to see them happy, comforted, or peaceful. Giving is important because it is the spirit of giving that fosters unity among mankind.

More than 2000 years ago, Christmas began in a small stable in the Middle East with a young girl who was about to give birth to...