“Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness.” John Maxwell
Yesterday was the 1st day of Hanukkah and tomorrow is Christmas: for me, these holidays evoke fond memories. Growing up, we had next door neighbors who made ribbon candy and passed it out to everyone on Christmas. Their names were the Porters: my earliest memories of them were that he was old, always wore a suit, and walked to the bus every day to go to work at the Post Office, and she sat in the parlor or on their porch and rarely went out. But, every year after Thanksgiving she was a blur of activity, making dozens of tins of this brightly colored candy. Everyone knew, and on the day before Christmas he would deliver a box to each of us, beautifully wrapped with each family’s name on it. On Christmas morning we would open them and marvel at the bright colors and how the ribbons were folded… I can still remember the stickiness and taste. Holidays are all about remembering and celebrating the little traditions that make life so wonderful. As you celebrate this year, remind yourself that life itself is a celebration. Remember that and count your blessings today!
John Calvin Maxwell (born 1947): American author, speaker, and pastor
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
from: A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore
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