# Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest In order to combat the secularization of one of the most holy days of the Catholic calendar, the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Knights of Columbus hold an annual __Keep Christ in Christmas__ nationwide poster contest. Our aim is to allow young people to engage their creative talents and imaginations while understanding the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas. The Knights of Columbus __Keep Christ in Christmas__ Poster Contest is open to all young people between the ages of 5 and 14. Entries in the poster contest must include a slogan reflecting the topic and an original visual image. ## Rules * Poster must reflect the theme of _Keep Christ in Christmas_ * Open to all children 5-14 from the Vicksburg Catholic Schools or one of the local Catholic parishes * Each poster should be the original work of the child (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual images) * Poster must be 11x17 inches in size (Or B-size paper). If pastels, chalk or charcoal are used the poster must be laminated or covered with clear plastic. * Each poster must be submitted with the Knights of Columbus "Keep Christ in Christmas" [Poster contest entry form](forms/2026-kcicPosterform.pdf) - make sure your council number (898) is included. The name and age of the entrant should be printed on the reverse side of the poster in case the poster and entry form get separated. * All entries become property of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council. Posters will not be returned. * Poster may be delivered to the Vicksburg Catholics Schools office or to: > Knights of Columbus KCIC Poster Contest > ATTN: Jeff Eckstein > P.O. Box 1003 > Vicksburg, MS 39181 **All entries must be received no later than December 11, 2026.** ## Judging A 100-point scoring system will be used to determine the winners. * Slogan — 30 points: How clearly is the theme presented? * Visuals — 30 points: How well do the visuals convey the message? * Overall Impact — 40 points: How effective was the poster in capturing your attention and causing you to reflect on the topic at hand? ## Past Winners Winning entries from contests the council has run in past year can be found [here](ChristmasContestHistory.html).