As I have repeatedly emphasized, Christmas is a season in our liturgical calendar. It begins on the eve of Christmas and ends on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (today). Tomorrow, we begin the season of Ordinary Time. You will notice some changes in the liturgy. The creche, the tree, and other Christmas decors are removed. The general liturgical color is changed from white to green. The readings will begin to focus on the public life and ministry of Jesus. Baptism, as you know, signals the public life of Jesus.