It’s that time of year again to ring in the holidays with eggnog, mistletoe and general cheer.

And let’s not forget the annual barrage of lawsuits about the the interpretation of the separation of church and state.

Governments across the nation will be questioned about holiday displays if one religion is displayed and another is not. Even if all religious beliefs are represented, lawsuits are surely to arise over which display is receiving more prominence.

The fact is, people are taking this separation a little bit too far.

If my limited knowledge in political science serves me correctly, one of the main reasons why the separation of church and state was emphasized was to prohibit divine rite from ruling the country. And these fears of our forefathers were soundly embedded in their recent history.

However, I don’t think the nation’s populace needs to worry about a Catholic insurrection disguised underneath a cross, or a Jewish revolt through the inspiration of the Torah.

Hell, I’d even bet against the televangelists pooling their money together to hire mercenaries while brainwashing their already dimly-lit following into mass redemption through the White House.

But, as everyone knows, we have jerks in the world that have to make a fuss about something, and Christmas or Hanukkah or whatever else you call it is as good a time as any.

I understand that many of the lawsuits filed are premised upon the constitutionality of the locations of the decorations. But isn’t everyone reading a bit far into this?

I’ve also heard that people actually take offense to the decorations being placed in a state agency, or an office, land, window or whatever. And I’m sure that their immediate outrage stems from the question of its legality, and has nothing whatsoever to do with their religious beliefs—if any.

Well, I’ve got a mind boggling suggestion for all of you out there who are simply outraged that a society based on a premise that has survived for the past two centuries can allow this to happen.

Shut your damn eyes.

If something as insignificant as putting a baby in a box with hay or lighting a candle bothers you, then you have much more to worry about then constitutional law.

More importantly, people of varying beliefs should have enough common courtesy to realize that baby in the box and lit candle have more meaning to their followers than to anyone else.

I’m waiting for the lawsuit against a secretary in a government office with a miniature star on her desk.

But, that’s the world I guess. Everyone always has to complain about the insignificant stuff while putting a damper on everyone else’s parade.

However, when looking at the other side of the coin, I’m convinced that those people making the big stink over nothing are doing so in our best interests. Everyone should understand the enormous political ramifications it could have to make someone smile when they drive by the display.

Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but let the others enjoy.