The Christmas season has arrived once more, bringing with it the tradition of families gathering together to celebrate with those they hold dear.
Expressions like peace on earth and joy to the world may sound like clichés during most of the year, but they take on genuine meaning during the Christmas season, transcending the boundaries of religious belief or personal faith.
Most people in our world share a fundamental desire for kindness and goodwill to prevail over our worst impulses. The Christmas season offers a welcome break from the stress of daily life, giving us the opportunity to reconnect with the goodness within ourselves and to reflect on what truly matters—our families, friends, neighbors, and communities.
As we enter the Christmas season of 2015, we encourage our readers to pause and reflect on the positive aspects of our lives, our community, our state, our country, and our world, setting aside the negativity that dominates the news cycle.
When we observe our children and grandchildren celebrating the holidays, let us join in their happiness—doing so will warm even the coldest of hearts.
To all our readers, we extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season.