The beating heart of Christmas is its spirit of give and take

When goodwill and generosity come together to make

The effort to see the thoughts behind another point of view

And refrain from condemnation before thinking that act through.

The greeting "Merry Christmas" resonates in so many ways

Somehow warmer and more comforting than "Happy Holidays".

So let us all remember what the Season's meant to mean -

Understanding and accepting - and all that lies between.

It's easy to be cynical and assume the worst in others

But at Christmas time reject the feeling of ennui that smothers

The best of thoughts, the best of words, the best of deeds that rise up

To make us better than we are.  At Christmas, let's just wise-up!   

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