Matt Hodge and Campbellsville University professors met Abramson this afternoon.

Hodge’s professionally recorded song attracted nationwide attention and has received more than 14,000 hits on YouTube [See Below].

Hodge said he’s humbled by the attention and he was inspired by the true meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas time isn’t about trees and tinsel and lights,” Hodge sings. “It’s all about togetherness and when troops will be coming home, and I’ll wait for you to come home.”

Hodge is also set to meet Gov. Steve Beshear in Frankfort next month.

We have no set rule in our house for when we dismantle the Christmas tree, but after many years, I’ve reached this conclusion: The moment you walk through the room without noticing it, it’s time to kick the tree to the curb.

Christmas trees should stop you in your tracks, if not literally, then emotionally. The day that stops happening, what’s the point?

This puts me at some disagreement with my housemates, one of whom has the opinion a tree should stay up as long as possible. The practical translation of that would be, “Until I’m back at college and don’t have to deal with taking it down.”

(CBS) ‘Tis the weekend to take down the tree and pack away all that Christmas clutter – but it’s also the perfect chance to go green with your decorations and ornaments.

Green living expert and author of “Simply Green Giving” Danny Seo stopped by “The Early Show Saturday Edition” to share some holiday recycling tips that not only help the environment, but also cut costs.

There are simple, resourceful and easy ways to pack up all the holiday decorations, recycle unwanted gift wrap and bows, recycle holiday string lights, reuse delicious holiday candles and much more using everyday items you can repurpose and reuse.

Christian Orthodox believers across the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas. Following a 40-day fast, the festivities will start on the eve of January 7 and will continue for almost two weeks until Epiphany.

Video Source: Russian Today

In Russia, Christmas is celebrated 13 days after the Catholic Christmas. Orthodox Christians all over the country observed Christmas Eve on Wednesday and early Thursday morning.

[Tamara, Parishioner]:
“Christmas is a great celebration for all orthodox Christians. It’s renewal, it’s good; beauty and hope for a light future.”