THE SEAN HANNITY SHOW

Christmas 1776 It has become somewhat of a tradition but one that I'm increasingly grateful for. For the last few years, Newt and Callista Gingrich have spent the holiday season advocating for what it means to be an American. They speak of freedom and perseverance and of the winter of 1776 when our nation was born out of the freezing tundra of Valley Forge. Many think of the Boston Tea Party or Philadelphia where the First Continental Congress convened. The Gingrich's though remind us that it was the sacrifice of our veterans that carried us through to our nation's wondrous beginning. If you haven't seen Newt's narrative, "Christmas Day 1776" you can watch it here. Sit down with your children and grandchildren and take a few minutes today to appreciate all our forefathers did to make us great and help instill the spirit that will live to protect it for generations to come. God Bless America Recent reports from Afghanistan brought the heartbreaking news that two American soldiers were killed in a bold attack by Taliban fighters outside of Kabul. This story, coupled with last week's senseless school shooting in Pakistan has left the world with a sense that all is not well in Afghanistan. Along with the continued violence in Syria and Iraq and it becomes ever-more clear that the men and women in the armed forces continue to struggle and sacrifice to protect our freedoms and do their part to try and make the world a better place. As we settle down this evening with our families and celebrate the joy of the Christmas season, it would do us all a good to offer a moment of silence for the men and women who're in harm's way. God bless those who sacrifice for our freedom. God bless America!