A Christmas Greeting and a Wish

It’s here. That day that generates feelings and sentiments of love, joy and community - no matter your faith or personal philosophy. What a wonder that one day, one season, one story… has been able to have such a universal impact for such a long period of time.

As a global community we represent such rich and beautiful cultures, faiths and traditions - no one better or more meaningful than the other. Where I live there are hundreds of cultures and faith groups working and living together. Yet within all this diversity there is one constant tradition, behavior or mannerism, I have noticed that transcends color of skin or nationality. It is the instinctive human response to care and to respond with respect to another living being, another person.

I like to think of that as part of our common heritage, some bond that predates us and our societies and is present, even through some of our darkest moments in history and in the present. We have to remember that spirit is there…somewhere.

My gift to you is a blessing, a kind of wish that I found…from one cultural tradition to so many others…

The light of the Christmas star to you
The warmth of home and hearth to you
The cheer and good will of friends to you
The hope of a childlike heart to you
The joy of a thousand angels to you
The love of the Son and God’s peace to you.

Merry Christmas!

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