In this Christmas sermon, based on Luke 2: 1-20, I reflect upon the darkness of the hate inspired vandalism of two churches following the 2016 presidential election. The good news proclaimed by the angels is that Christ was born for all people. Both Mary and the Shepherds are involved as participants in God's work of radical reversal and hospitality. Treasuring and pondering are faithful responses into which the gospel invites us. These responses move in the direction of love and ultimately triumph over hate.