Nothing shows American individualism like the days between Thanksgiving and the end of the year, when everyone is free to celebrate the holiday of his own choosing—ancient or modern, major or minor, traditional or made-up—as long as he follows the Two Cardinal Rules:
- Don’t assume everyone else wants to celebrate the same holiday you’ve chosen, and
- Spend lots and lots of money!*
I reach into the grab bag and choose: Advent, all twelve days of Christmas, and Epiphany. Perhaps New Year’s Day as well. None, technically, involves spending a lot of money, but we generally manage to do our part, and so far this year has been no exception.
For the purposes of this blog, the operative word here is holiday. I am attempting to take a break for the season. I seriously doubt I won’t post at all, but do expect a significant reduction in the number and length of posts.
May whatever holiday(s) you celebrate bring you blessing!
* The money doesn't have to be spent selfishly, despite what the television ads may lead you to believe. I recommend considering some version of the Advent Conspiracy.
