PoliticalChatter

There really is not much going on in the political world, because of the holidays. I for one love this time of year. First, the politicians are off the television (ha ha ha), but second because Christmas is truly a wonderful time of the year.  

If people take a few moments to step back, the magic of the moment is easily absorbed. It is a time to embrace one’s family, engulf the magic of children and feel the joy of people smiling, laughing and putting aside their differences, even in war.  

I once heard a story from WWII where a group of American soldiers were lost in the haze of the
Battle of the Bulge. They stumbled across a small country home, where the residents took them in. A few hours late some German soldiers also lost, were welcomed into the home. Although enemies and trained to kill each other, the group of soldiers put their difference away for at least one night. Together they sat and enjoyed a Christmas Eve night. The next day they went their separate ways and back to battle.  

This is the wonders of Christmas, a time when even adversaries of war can lay down their weapons, if only for a few hours.  

Happy Holidays everyone.

Trackback URI | Comments RSS