VANCOUVER PREPARES FOR "CHRIST"MAS"

I was in British Columbia December 5 and it was a wonderful time to make some comparisons to Bartlesville, OK. In Oklahoma we celebrate Christmas with most everyone putting something in,on or around their homes that represents Christs birth. Many may not realize they are honoring the Birth of the Savior - but many do without knowing it. In Vancouver, British Columbia the Christmas lights and decorations were not displayed as freely and the opportunity to share the Gospel during Christmas must be more intentional for them. I am glad I live in a community where "Christ"mas is evident more with the lights, sounds, and celebrations of Christmas. It is not a season it is a celebration of our Savior's birth. On Saturday night I was driven by a taxi through Berkley, CA and "Christ"mas in Berkley is non existent. I saw one display of lights.. Obviously they are in a terrible darkness.