It seems Christmas lights are everywhere this time of year, from the twinkling star atop a tree in the mall to the gigantic display at the Bristol Raceway. Neighborhoods compete for attention-getting displays while the lighted tree at the Rockefeller Center in New York City garners hundreds of thousands of visitors every day during the Christmas season. Lights in every color symbolize hope and light coming into the world and bring joy to party-goers, shoppers, and Christmas enthusiasts everywhere. The only problem is that some people do not feel the joy. What is the meaning of Christmas when it's not all bright lights and cheery music? Spend some time with the characters and symbols of Christmas this season and rediscover the Joy!