HOW U.S. TROOPS celebrate Christmas abroad.

I had a short tour (as a civilian) at Camp Victory in Iraq (back in 2006 as I recall). I leaft on Christmas day, having to forgoe the traditional Christmas dinner at the DFAC (dining facility) of ham, green bean and corn casseroles, mashed potatos, stuffing, dinner rolls, and gingerbread cookies (at least that was on the menu).

What I remember most was the decorations in the offices and housing facilities: decorated Christmas trees, some with lights, wreaths, Santas, reindeer, candy, cookies -- all supplied by families of the soldiers stationed there.