Christmas Sign Must Go

A homeowner in northern Virginia is in trouble with his homeowners association for putting a sign in his yard that says, "Happy Birthday Jesus, Come Let Us Adore Him." The New Bristow Village management company told Donald Henderson that he had violated one of the development's covenants and ordered it taken down. Henderson says he won't comply and will use it again next year. The management company says the problem is not the sign's religious message and it was unfortunate that the letter arrived on Christmas Eve. Henderson points out that the association sponsors a Christmas decoration contest. This year's winner had a plastic sign reading 'North Pole.'