176. Delights of the Season
From now to then I hear the lament of the commercialization of Christmas. And I respond: “I think the entire season is filled with delight.”
The story tells of a star—–and in this season we suddenly have lights galore.
The story tells of a crowded, jostling Bethlehem—–and the stores and groceries and streets are crowded.
The story tells of high taxes and registering and even then things cost too much—–and in the thrift stores you can find treasures and I watch throughout the year for small surprises.
The story tells of life—new life—–and it is now in the season of Christmas that I revel in all that is around me that is new, and all in the months to come that I can add to the world that is new.
It’s right! There is new life! Gloria!
