Understanding and appreciating traditions and customs and their origins are essential and worthwhile as long as they do not keep us tethered to the past and to superstition, mythology, and harmful sentiment. If this kind of information helps us to move in a forward direction and provides hope of seeing that sunlight it should be indulged…
Understanding and appreciating traditions and customs and their origins are essential and worthwhile as long as they do not keep us tethered to the past and to superstition, mythology, and harmful sentiment. If this kind of information helps us to move in a forward direction and provides hope of seeing that sunlight it should be indulged. However, a lot of the trappings are more for children and those expecting miracles and magic instead of strength to endure through the dark night and cold. I am not sure we can afford a single day off from the rigorous struggle against the darkness and the political fire that has been set under us. I am happy to see children looking forward to the excitement and joy. But I worry when adults haven't gotten past that stage and "woken" up to the reality which life entails. At my age I do not get into the holiday spirit anymore. However, this year I do not even miss it. I just want to get past whatever misery is inevitable under present circumstances. Miracles are highly unlikely at this point.
Understanding and appreciating traditions and customs and their origins are essential and worthwhile as long as they do not keep us tethered to the past and to superstition, mythology, and harmful sentiment. If this kind of information helps us to move in a forward direction and provides hope of seeing that sunlight it should be indulged. However, a lot of the trappings are more for children and those expecting miracles and magic instead of strength to endure through the dark night and cold. I am not sure we can afford a single day off from the rigorous struggle against the darkness and the political fire that has been set under us. I am happy to see children looking forward to the excitement and joy. But I worry when adults haven't gotten past that stage and "woken" up to the reality which life entails. At my age I do not get into the holiday spirit anymore. However, this year I do not even miss it. I just want to get past whatever misery is inevitable under present circumstances. Miracles are highly unlikely at this point.