Everywhere we went this season, the spirit of Christmas was unmistakable. During recent travels to Nashville, Tennessee, and Asheville, North Carolina, we were met with holiday cheer at every turn — in airports, restaurants, music halls, gift shops, and even gas stations. “Merry Christmas” flowed naturally from friends and strangers alike. Decorations, music, and goodwill created an atmosphere where, for a moment, nothing else seemed to matter. Christmas, after all, is more than a season; it’s a feeling.
At home, we keep a basket of snacks and water by the door for the many delivery
drivers who help make the holidays possible. When a package arrived last night,
I invited the driver to take something from the basket. He didn’t seem to
understand my words, but he offered a warm smile and wished me a Merry
Christmas. It was a simple exchange, yet a reminder that kindness is a
universal language.
Years ago, when I first joined the Golden Nugget, I was asked to form an employee
choir to perform throughout the hotel during the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Employees from every department and background came together, singing as though
they had known one another for years. The sense of unity and shared purpose was
unmistakable. It brought us — and those we sang for — together in a way that
still resonates with me after all these years.
Christmas isn’t just a holiday — it’s a way of showing up for each other. Let’s carry
that forward today.
Edna Ferber (1885 – 1968): American novelist, short story writer and playwright.
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