Christmas traditions vary by family and organization, but I wanted to share a new one from the Focus campus here in Colorado Springs.
For the first time ever, we planted and lit a 30 foot evergreen tree here at the front of our property. We also dedicated and lit a beautiful new creche beside it.
Just a week after the lighting, a massive windstorm of 100 mph gusts blew through the town, toppling ten other trees on our property.
The Focus Christmas tree survived!
I hope you’ll enjoy this short video. Please come see us in Colorado Springs some time.
From our home to yours – Merry Christmas!

Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.
Judi Doezema says
– Hi Mr. Daley,
Sorry to bother you with this, but I wonder if you would be able to re-send to us the “Focus on the Family” for Friday (Dec. 17), Monday (Dec. 20), and Tuesday (Dec. 21)?
Thanks,
Judi Doezema
Charlotte Metz says
-A very Merry Christmas to each of you!!! Thank you for all that you do in Christ Jesus.