It's that time of year again. It's Christmas. Time for reflecting, for celebrating, time for presents, and time to get together with loved ones. We say 'Merry Christmas' but how many people really think about what it means and why we are celebrating Christmas? We are so busy buying presents, turkeys, ham, and all the trimmings for a Christmas meal. Merchants hope to make enough money to offset losses that have occurred during the rest of the year. Christmas has turned into circus for many. There are plenty of people who'll say 'Happy Holidays', afraid to say 'Merry Christmas' as if it is a swearword. Some Schools are not calling their concerts "Christmas Concerts', they call them 'Holiday Concerts'. That is too bad. We are giving in to minority groups who seem offended when they hear and see the word 'Christmas'. There are forces out there who want to change our country and our traditions.
Sure, Christmas is celebrated by Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I'm not a religious zealot, but I believe what Christ taught. He told us to be forgiving and loving. He preached peace. And that is something everyone should believe in. Let's celebrate Christmas with that in mind. Peace for everyone in the world.
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