Christmas is a very special time of the year: A time when even the mortal enemies of Snoopy and the Red Baron can put aside their differences in order to help ring in peace throughout the land.
It is a time when even the most cold hearted Grinches can have a change of heart and decide to start anew.
And it is a time that can offer the most selfish of Scrooges a profound moment of reflection and redemption.
How many times have you watched a young, mournful George Bailey miss out on his chance to leave Bedford Falls, and then realize that he has lived a rich and wonderful life all these years?
What are your favourite memories of Christmas time as a child? Is it playing in the snow for hours and then returning home to the warmth of a wood burning fireplace and a cup of hot chocolate?
Is it helping to decorate the Christmas tree with the fine ornaments that only make their appearance once a year during this special time? Is it baking sugar cookies or a gingerbread house with your Mom?
Is it playing hours and hours of board games with your family after enjoying a well laid out Christmas feast?
Christmas offers us all as special time of hope, joy, and a chance at everlasting redemption.
Merry Christmas and God’s blessings to you and your families!
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Next week’s blog entry: "Interview with Lauri Lintott, Member of the 2016 CCC Organizing Team"