Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of year (with apologies to Lee Mendelson, Vince Guaraldi and Charles Schultz).
Yes, that song, which became an instant standard when the cartoon, Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, was released in 1965, still lets us know it is a joyful part of the year, while delivering the true meaning of Christmas.
Oh, there are other songs which have been around longer, which in today's world we begin hearing certainly right after Election Day. And for many of us, we begin to decorate our houses, set up the tree and earnestly begin our shopping. Just to get into the mood.
But this one song, whether as a piano instrumental, with bass and drums with brushes, or with the lyrics sung by children, brings us back to another time, when the world was so different, and reminds us once again the reason for the season. It is the birthday of Jesus Christ.
So, today we have just ten days until Christmas Day. We are rushing to get everything done; the shopping, the wrapping, deciding what to serve, the baking of cookies and other desserts and treats.
Of course, Santa is present, our homes are festively lit. Some of us have a tree and a menorah; Hanukkah starts Christmas night this year.
For some, we are surrounded by family and friends as we sit down to a feast on Christmas Eve. And we sit for hours reveling in the good cheer of the people around us.
And for others, it is about Christmas Day or Hanukkah. But it is a happy time.
So, I wish you Peace and Joy and Love as we count down to Christmas, and the excitement this season brings to all of us.
Christmastime is here
Families drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year.
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