Thoughts about Christmas and traditions
As I get ready for Christmas I think about all the things I love about this time of year. First people do seem happier, they have a spirit of joy.
I love baking and a family tradition in my family is a Croatian sweet bread called Poteca. - We have it each year during the holidays. And I bake the same cookies Mom showed me how to make so many years ago.
And God bless those store clerks who seem to have to report for work earlier and earlier each year. I love shopping for something special for each person in my family, I give quite alot of thought to each person, no gift cards from me!
I love seeing the kids waiting to have a yearly visit with Santa, which brings me to express my thoughts are all those Scrooges who think Santa shouldn't be in the malls or airports. I say Hum Bug! Why can't we respect each persons right to celebrate according to their customs and beliefs? Has Santa walking through the airport greeting rushed travelers every hurt anyone - really? And because you aren't a christian, can't you overlook the manger scene in town and respect that it might have meaning to your neighbor? Let's not take Christ out of Christmas, or the menorah out of Hanukkah or the seven principles out of Kwanzaa - let's celebrate out diversity. On that note, I say Merry Christmas to all. JoAnne