Ho! Ho! How in the world do so many people believe in Christmas? Yes, I'll participate in festivities and share in others happiness but this holiday baffles me. Wars are fought over religious beliefs that began before we were born. Come on. How did this holiday make it so far? Unconsciousness piled on with presents. I guess I'm the type to hang out with Bill Maher, who did an excellent job dissecting religions in his recent movie, Religilous.
When I was younger, by chance, I dated two clergymen. (One for 4 years.) The minister and cantor--each from huge congregations--had serious doubts. They couldn't discuss their doubts openly but I could. So I wrote a creative non-fiction piece changing names called What They Don't Teach You In Sunday School.
Oh dear, I'm off the holiday point, as time ticks toward Christmas Eve when once again I'll wonder how my gifts will be received in a sea of fruitcakes. No pun intended.
Here's to getting in the holiday spirit as easily as one gets in a dress that's too big, with shoes too tight, and bright colors that just don't go... and into the Christmas night my smile will light up Santa's path... Ho! Ho! H
