The religious case for Christmas is well known. But there’s a scientific one too

Our urge to mark midwinter and celebrate the days growing longer precedes Christianity by thousands of years
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/20/religious-christmas-reasons-scientific-midwinter-solstice

'Problem Solver' Democrats demand Pelosi let them act like and vote with Republicans - Daily Kos

More House Democrats who really want to vote like, and with, Republicans are threatening a tantrum and trying to get Nancy Pelosi to placate them. They've got a bunch of rules they want her to promise to adopt to make it easier for Republicans to pass legislation. Without that promise, they say, they won't vote for her or any other candidate who doesn't agree to their demands. They are all members of the so-called "Problem Solvers" bipartisan caucus....
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/1815290