What are some of our religious leaders thinking this Christmas Eve? We invited a Christian and a Muslim to offer their views on how the holiday is celebrated and observed from a distance, respectively. Our deeds, spirit and pursuit of material goods (i.e. presents) all come into question. In our third column, we present reader comments from our blog regarding recent transportation columns. To comment, go to the Atlanta Forward blog.

Today's columnists:

Patricia Templeton: When season's spirit overcomes the mood