Thursday, December 17, 2009

What's the Difference? Happy Whatever to Everyone!

There are those for whom this time of year brings conflict. Should we not say "Merry Christmas" to others, for fear we might offend if they do not celebrate that holiday? Have we become so paranoid that we avoid anything more generic than "Happy Holidays," or "Season's Greetings?"

We are all children of the same planet. We should celebrate our differences, because when we bring them all together, they make us stronger. Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Baha'is, and any others I surely have forgotten are all human beings. That makes us all ONE family.

In that vein, I wish you all a very happy holiday season. It's much easier to say that, than to conspicuously leave anyone out. Try to stay safe, don't drink and drive, fasten that safety belt, and we'll all survive the winter break and start all over again in 2010.

Happy New Year! Let's hope that the year 2010 will bring Peace on Earth, and goodwill to all humankind.