<p>Our most glorious Christmas tree this year at school was decked out by our three PTA moms: a Turkish Muslim, an Israeli Jew and a West Indian Christian. We haven’t had anything on top of the tree for several years due to politics. This year they chose a neutral symbol, Mickey Mouse in a Santa Suit. I had to share this. I know it’s early but then St. Nicholas Day is right around the corner for the Dutch and so it goes. Another holiday season is upon us! There is a Muslim holiday of prayers next week and so on and so forth. May we all deck our trees together symbolically. We have had our ups and downs in this neck of the woods–but somehow something is different this year!</p>
<p>I believe it is called HOPE.</p>
<p>Peace on Earth. Goodwill towards all.</p>
<p>overseas – very nice. :)</p>
<p>Happy Holidays (whatever they may be) to everyone here on CC.</p>