Christmas Under the Château

We have arrived at the merriest day of the year, Christmas!  On this day, I wish you good tidings and joyful cheer.  If you have presents, I hope you received what you wanted.  If you don't, I hope you still are able to spend time your cherished ones.  And if you're spending it on your own, due to whatever circumstances, I hope you are still able to find meaning and peace on this celebratory holiday.  The magic of Christmas doesn't lie in its material possessions or tangible values.  It's centered on the connections made between family--by blood or by bond--and the appreciation for the care and love that transfixes our relationships.

So on this holiday, I wish you a Merry Christmas.  And if you don't celebrate Christmas, I wish you joyous and happy time with whichever holiday you partake.  Thanks for nearly another year of reading.  May your day be merry and bright!

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant, or Sleeping Beauty's Castle, stands in the distance, under the tranquil glow of the Main Street garland strung across for holiday atmosphere.