Celebrating Christmas

"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "Doesn't come from a store. "Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more." --From How the Grinch Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss. How would you sum up Christmas in just a line or two? Charles M. Schultz simply called it "a together time." Edna Ferber said "It isn't a season, but a feeling." So many voices chime in on the special nature of NoËl, and here's a lively chorus making a merry series of holiday observations. Some offer memories of beloved Yuletide rituals, others present spiritual views on the joyous season, and still more reflect on Christmases past and present and muse on the future. Ho, ho, ho: you'll also find tributes to everyone's favorite jolly man in the red suit. And if you're a dedicated Scrooge whose holiday spirit doesn't burn too brightly, don't worry: the "Bah, Humbug!" section is just right for you.Hale, Glorya is the author of 'Celebrating Christmas' with ISBN 9781586635848 and ISBN 1586635840.