Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:

 
Why Tim Tebow Keeps Smiling ~ And why the secular leftists can’t stand it; it’s OK to be a Christian, just don’t let it show.
 
Repeal of sodomy, bestiality ban sparks fight on Defense bill ~ Don’t ask, don’t tell, if you’re attracted to your neighbor’s Chihuahua.
 
Australian sentenced to 500 lashes in Saudi Arabia ~ Saudi officials accused him of insulting the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, a violation of Saudi Arabia’s strict blasphemy laws.
Do you suppose Islam will ever join the rest of us in the 21st century?
 
What do you know about Hanukkah? ~ Interesting background and traditions behind the Festival of Lights, for kids of all ages.
 
County Displays Crucified Santa on Courthouse Lawn (Leesburg, VA) ~ Lovely. Must be the atheist version of “Joy to the World.” The war on Christmas is getting mighty ugly.
 
The Loons are Running the Asylum ~ Excellent article at Canada Free Press by Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh. Great summary of all that ails America; the elite ruling class is bonkers.
 
Collecting Christmas Seals ~ December 9th was the 104th anniversary of U.S. National Christmas Seals, originally issued to help fight tuberculosis. From the looks of his site, John Denune is the go-to guy on Christmas Seals.