A Little of Our History

Downtown Plant City, Florida had lots of lovely holiday decorations, but there was no display of the reason we celebrate Christmas.

On December 14th, 2005, Friends of Christmas created and displayed the Nativity Scene to bring Christ back to Christmas.

Our city officials disagreed with us in the beginning and removed our Nativity Scene.  Through “discussion”, we convinced them that the Scene should be returned to it’s place on the lawn.  It was.

December 25th is not just a holiday and it wasn’t created by the card companies to sell cards. It’s the birthday of our savior, Jesus Christ.

Some areas of Florida want to take Christ out of Christmas by banning religious displays, including the Nativity Scene, which depicts the time when Christ was born.

If you also proudly display a Nativity Scene, please let us know.

Your photos can be added to our site. Your comments are appreciated.

If you would like to support putting Christ back into Christmas, please send your name and location and we’ll add you to the Friends of Christmas list of names.

Friends of Christmas was founded and originated on
December 14, 2005 in Plant City, Florida, USA.
This site is updated and maintained by the Friends of Christmas.
www.FriendsofChristmas.com