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Default But we don't celebrate Christmas!

On 12/26/2010 12:29 PM, Chemiker wrote:

> You may not celebrate Christmas, and without guilt. Fine.


Why would anyone feel guilty for not celebrating Christmas?

> Yet you, as
> we do, have the opportunity to celebrate *something*, that perhaps
> goes beyond explanation. Maybe there is some innate need to celebrate
> something at this time of year, and season. This may be true for all
> of us.


Maybe, but I doubt it. No matter, though. We're happy to take any excuse
for a day of feasting and gratitude.

>
> When it's cold, it's nice to give the fig to nature and enjoy roasted
> meat. When the cold promises that some will not live to see spring,
> maybe its a time to enjoy family. Is this not fundamental? remember,
> we *say* we love the snow, but the truth is that we love being safe
> from it.
>
> Blessings on you and your house.


Backatcha. Thanks.

Serene

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