I was just watching the news as they are reporting about the poor in our community and Christmas. They talk about how the only Christmas that these people might get is what they receive from a charitable institution, like Christmas is something that can be wrapped up and handed to you. Christmas is something that you must carry inside and share with others. You cannot buy or sell it. Give someone some of your time and company this year. It doesn’t cost a thing but you could never buy the time back even if you had all the wealth in the world.
Whether you are Christian, Pagan, Jewish, or many of the other religions of the world, everyone seems to understand that there is something special about this time of the year. If you doubt it then read about the World War I Christmas truce. Those men found the Christmas spirit in muddy trenches with snow and ice and no real luxury of any kind. All they had in abundance was misery and the Christmas spirit. Some people go the extra mile for their fellow man at this time. The only anger and violence usually is because of money, and money isn't really important unless you make it so. The best Christmas that I have ever had so far was last year when Heather and I didn't have any spare funds so we spent as much time with each other as possible. It was wonderful. With the same being true this year I am looking forward to giving my wife a lot of my time again.
With that being said, I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Yule, Festive Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, and any other name you wish to give to this most wonderful time of the year, and yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Peace and love to you all.
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