The signs of Christmas

I want to wish all of those who have read, shared, and subscribed to this newsletter a Merry Christmas. It’s not fashionable these days to wish someone a Merry Christmas. I understand why. So many people in the United States are not practicing Christians, or they celebrate other holidays such as Hannakuh and Kwanzaa. Assuming they are Christians could be an affront to them.

I grew up in a home celebrating Christmas because it is Jesus Christ’s birthday (although I believe we all have to remind ourselves between all the gift giving and eating what is our true reason for the season). But I…