Wishing Holiday Cheer to All!

By Carol Meyer

Whether you and your family celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or another holiday in December, let's  wish ​happiness, peace, and a wonderful time for all.

We deserve it! It's been a tough year, with political strife, the rough patches some among us are experiencing, and the busy schedules we all juggle.

Let's set all that aside for awhile and smile at the next person we meet on the street -- whether we know them or not; stop when it is safe to do so to allow another car to pass by; give a friend or family member an extra-big hug; lend a listening ear to someone who is feeling troubled; or make a contribution to the local food pantry or gift drive or volunteer at a local shelter during the holidays.

I love this saying: "Each day comes bearing its own gifts.  Untie the ribbons," by Ruth Ann Schabacker.  

What gifts can we untie each day leading up to our own celebrations that will add to someone else's holiday cheer?!

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