While putting out my decorations the other day, I paused to wonder, “Why am I draping gold beads over these glass ornaments and placing them on the back of my piano? I mean, really, is this necessary? Would life be simpler if I did not go to the trouble of decorating my home?” As I paused a moment and let that question settle, this answer came to mind. I celebrate the most amazing event that occurred thousands of years ago. My life is anchored around a glorious moment in history that forever…