Oh what a world my parents gave me

Christmas, for me, is a much needed celebration of life and love and lights in the middle of what can be the longest, darkest, coldest part of the year.  There is, I think, a primal need for that sort of thing, as shown by the myriad of old traditions from multitudes of faiths and cultures that have become the modern Christmas thing.

So, here are my Christmas hopes for all of you -- may you find friends, and keep them close.  May you be warm and safe, may you be healthy, may you be happy.

Please know that you're loved.