able to say there is no place I won’t go in order to fi nd you and connect with you. If Christmas were celebrated in a
similar way, more people would look for ways to touch people who are the most untouchable. We would look for ways to give to
people who are the least to expect it, but maybe are the ones who need it the most. Instead of heaping on each other
magnifi cent and expensive gifts, more focus would be given to friends and family and helping people who can’t reciprocate. The commercialized aspect of the
holiday should come with a reminder to small children that it is a special time of the year. It’s a time to celebrate that God
didn’t forget us. He didn’t send us a book and say read this. He showed up in person. The essence of the Christmas story for Christians is he
How the Huckabee Family Celebrates
O
ne way my family remembers that Christmas is about Christ and not Claus is by attending
a quiet, candlelight Christmas Eve church service. Afterward, we continue a long-standing family
tradition by going out to enjoy a Chinese dinner. It’s a tradition that was started 40 years ago by my father, who was battling cancer and had a craving for Chinese food after services. The next year, he was still alive, and we
HUCKABEE’S 5 GRANDKIDS
continued the tradition. After several years, we even began joking that we were celebrating the 13th annual “last Christmas” Chinese dinner. Even after my dad passed in 1996, we still continue the tradition. Christmas Day is spent with a focus on the family. Even with seven
grandchildren, it manages to be a “pretty quiet day” that is all about loved ones. Of course, gifts are exchanged, and families shouldn’t feel guilty for celebrating under a tree with decorations.
came in person to deliver his message. To incorporate the spiritual
aspect into the day, we take turns read- ing the Christmas story from Luke’s Gospel. It reminds us that this whole event is really coming from the pages
of the Bible and we should never forget that.
Mike Huckabee, an ordained Southern Baptist minister, is a former governor of Arkansas, a 2008 presidential candidate, and longtime conservative commentator on issues in culture and current events.
We’re Still a Nation of Faith On the eve of the Christmas holidays, most Americans say religion plays a vital role in their lives. M EXCLUSIVE NEWSMAX/TIPP POLL
ore than 3 out of every 4 people (77%) tell Newsmax they believe in God. Only 15% do
not believe in a higher power, and the remainder are not sure about their beliefs. Our nationwide poll of 1,300
adults found that while the U.S. is a secular country that encourages pluralism, God and faith are never far from everyday lives. The inclusion of “In God We
Trust” on the nation’s currency underscores the importance the nation places on faith in God. “God Bless America” reminds us that despite our diverse backgrounds and faiths, we are one nation.
70% 17% 45% Overall 25% 12%
of Americans Say Religion is
Important to Them Democrats
Republicans 1% 23% 15% 23% 37%
1% 11% 6% 25% 57% Independents
2% 18% 12% 30% 38% 14% 15% 18% 24% 29%
KEY Not sure Not important Not very important Somewhat important Very important
Religion continues to play a
vital role in people’s lives. For 70% of those who participated in the poll, religion was an “important” part of their life. Almost half, 45%, considered their faith a “very important” aspect,
KEY Not sure No connection Little extent Moderate extent Great extent
and less than a fi fth, 17%, thought religion was “not at all important.” Although it is clear that faith con-
tinues to guide Americans in their actions and pursuits, there has been a decline in the number of people
DECEMBER 2023 | NEWSMAX 31 55% 33% 22%
Attribute Decline of Religion in U.S.
to ‘Woke’ Culture, Socialism in Our Educational Institutions Democrats
Overall 17% 13%
15%
Republicans 13% 30% 16% 22% 19%
8% 5% 12% 22% 52% Independents
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