Yes, I believe in Santa Claus, and the reason is simple – Santa Claus is a spirit of giving and kindness that transcends all cultures.
This post is for Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, secular humanists, Atheists, agnostics, and all other belief systems because this my way of saying thank you with hopes that it brings a smile and warms your heart.
To me, there is no other day like Christmas Eve as it brings a sense of calmness. I smile when driving by closed stores with empty parking lots. Traffic is light as we pass houses with outdoor holiday lights. Listening to calm, classic music of the season adds to the sense of calmness.
In the spirit of Santa Claus, here are my gifts to you – my visitors – for I owe you for the many joys you’ve given me here and throughout WordPress. So, go under the tree, not only take your pick, but you also get as many as you like. In addition, you can make more than one trip and invite your friends. The only condition is that everyone tells me your gifts of choice. Afterwards, head to the buffet and bar for bountiful treats! … and feel free to mingle with the good people here.
Whether Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, cheers and thanks to all!
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Enjoy the trailer to the classic movie, Holiday Inn
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Smile with Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy on a Glass Harp
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Laugh and sing with the Aussies to Six White Boomers
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Dance to the Christmas Waltz as it provides great background for classic holiday movie scenes
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Tap along with rousing bells of a large choir playing vigorous, joyous holiday song
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Be awed by the universe through the Hubble Telescope and Oh Holy Night
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Observe the beauty Aurora Borealis to one of my favorite Mannheim Steamroller tunes: Silent Night
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Take in the joys of George Winston’s piano and to images of snow
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Marvel at one playing all the cello parts
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Laugh with Bob Hope as he entertains troops in Vietnam (1966)
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Be in awe of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with this Nigerian carol
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Wonder about the naughty Santa
Interfaith graphic by Justice St. Rain (Bahá’í Community) of Interfaith Resources
Opinions in the Shorts: Vol. 109
Posted in Opinions in the Shorts, tagged August celebrations, Commentaries, Democrats, Headlines, Holidays, Ohio, Opinions, Politics, Republicans, SB 5 on August 18, 2011 | 10 Comments »
On Politics
After realizing Ohio voters will likely repeal his collective bargaining bill for public employees, my governor, John Kasich (R-OH), is now willing to renegotiate the bill if the repeal if organizers remove item from the ballot. Sorry Governor Kasich, you chose to ram it through, so I favor negotiations after the repeal. Of course, your excuse of saving money is a bunch of crap because it is political.
The White House reaction to the situation in Syria was long overdue.
Governor Perry has been in the race for almost a week, and how many times stupid comments did he make?
Unbelievably, the Republicans are lining up against spending to upgrade the infrastructure.
More proof (his Tweet) that Jon Huntsman is too normal: “To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy,”
Christine O’Donnell is back in the news promoting her book. OMG – help us all.
I remind Speaker Boehner that it is Week 32 of the Boehner-led House without a jobs bill. To quote Speaker Boehner, “Where are the jobs?”
Interesting Reads
Interesting Headlines I Saw this Week on The Onion
On Potpourri
Hope for the human race – In Japan, citizens have returned over $46 million that have been found following the tsunami.
Hope you see Captain America in the theaters. It starts a little slow, but we enjoyed it.
Looking for reasons to celebrate? Here ya go: Bad Poetry Day (Aug 18), Aviation Day (Aug 19), National Radio Day (Aug 20), Senior Citizen’s Day (Aug 21), Be an Angel Day and National Tooth Fairy Day (Aug 22), Ride the Day (Aug 23), Vesuvius Day (Aug 24), and Kiss and Make Up Day (Aug 25)
In the words of Garrison Keillor: Be well, do good works, and stay in touch.
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