It just doesn't matter what religion you honor, or what nationality you are -- there is something about Christmastime that is appealing.
We (my husband and I) don't celebrate Christmas as such because it is too pagan, but we very much enjoy all the trappings. The parties are fun, the brightly colored lights are a delight, and some of the festive decorations are outstanding.
Eggnog and Appleton rum is a real treat, fruitcake with thick almond pasted icing is to die for, and the selection of reasonably priced gourmet chocolates is perfect for all the chocoholics in us.
The wild malls are intriguing, especially when you are not struggling to buy, buy, buy like the rest, and the music is heartwarming. Right from "Joy to the World" to "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer."
And who can resist watching "The Grinch" for the umpteenth time or belly laughing at Ralphie in his pink rabbit suit in "A Christmas Story?"
Whether you celebrate the birth of Christ (he wasn't born in December -- December 25th is actually the date of a Roman celebration, Saturnalia -- Jesus was probably born in February as that's when Herod held the census that drew Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem) or whether you buy into the Santa hype, or whether you just like the all the pretty trappings, or getting presents -- you will find something about the Christmas season to enjoy. Something to get excited over.
As a born again Christian today, I don't embrace much of the rituals and symbols acquainted with the Christmas season, but I do hold valuable and dear the memories of being an excited child of the 50s on Christmas morning. And I'll bet many of you do, too.
With that being said, here's a wish for happiness and the making of a new fond memory at this Christmastime, if not for you, then for a child dear to your heart.
And in all its political uncorrectness, I blatantly wish you a, "Merry Christmas" and all that means specifically to you.
Health and happinees in 2008!
Sheree
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