Merry Christmas

Why is Christmas so controversial? I understand that everyone isn't a Christian. I understand that some people don't like religion. But, Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year. Consumerism aside, it is a time when people think of family and home. What is wrong with that? Of course, some would say that a lot of people are depressed at this time, and I would agree. But, that doesn't make it wrong to celebrate the holidays. At this stage, I probably need to make it clear that I am a believer in Jesus Christ, so Christmas is not just a holiday season, it is a holy day to me.

One of my great memories about Christmas was the evening (about 15 years ago) when I attended a San Diego Pops concert at Christmas time. The music was great; mostly generic holiday songs. Then the orchestra began to play some of the old carols. I suppose that no more than half of the people were believers, yet the people began to sing. I was seated next to a very refined looking older lady in a fur stole (looked like money to me), and she was singing with gusto. I don't know whether she was a Christian or not. It didn't matter. Something deep was happening as we all felt as one. No one was putting another belief down. No one was proselytizing. It was just good to be together and remember the spirit of the holidays. I love Christmas.

Lately, I have received a lot of Christmas pictures in my email; here are a few Christmas Trees as my gift to you.