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December 2009
'Tis the Season
Written on December 16, 2009 by MooseyOne of my favorite times of the year are the days leading into Christmas, following Thanksgiving (minus Black Friday). Snow begins to fall; decorations are hauled out of the attic; and we seemingly eat turkey and other gourmet specialties for a month straight. I don't know about you, but a dynamic shift overcomes me during this time period.
My perspectives change on every day life. I'm more up-beat than usual (if that's even possible) and if a Christmas carol bursts onto the radio... look out. But with as much cheerfulness that accompanies the holidays, somebody always has to be a "Negative Nancy" about some minuscule, mundane detail. And it's irritating as all hell.
Within the last 5-10 years, there have been major movements preaching that we need to be more mindful to others' religions, belief systems, and more when wishing people the best during this festive month. Which is absolutely correct. Although, this should not come at the price of hiding our own pride and values. Note: I am doing my best not to become too political or religious; I swear this will have a positive spin.
The feeling I receive is that I am to accept whatever holiday greeting a fellow man offers me, but, if mine should differ, I cannot reciprocate by offering my traditional holiday greeting. Which makes no sense. If we are to be concerned as to whether or not we are offending a stranger, how do we communicate good will? By offering a believed spiritual greeting does not mean we are inflicting harm onto someone of another belief system.
In the simples form, all religions and belief systems are based off of a similar, key concept. Where the differences lay is that a couple people chose to either believe or not to believe in certain details and decided to branch off. I consider the basic principle of all belief systems is showing good will towards others.
Isn't that what the holidays are about? Getting together with friends and family. Putting aside the petty squabbles and all of the random crap that consumes each of our lives. It's time to focus on what is really important to us and not being too concerned whether or not you are offending someone by putting a menorah in your window, setting up the nativity scene in your front yard, or by wishing them good will by way of your own belief system.
In America, we are supposed to be tolerant and supportive of others. Our country was built upon establishing a place where everyone is welcome and not to fear persecution. Our founding fathers did not like a couple things that the British were doing and decided to separate and create their own way of doing things. So why be intolerant to another human being?
I know where my priorities are this holiday season, and it is not looking down upon another person because our belief systems differ. Being different is what makes this world more interesting, and better off.
On behalf of team Pitt Bull, we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season, a strong finish to 2009, and an outstanding 2010.
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