Friends and fellow poets, here we are in the midst of the Holiday season and of course it is my wish that you all have a wonderful time.

We hear a lot, from our right wing and socially conservative neighbors, about the “war on Christmas.” When it comes to these “culture wars,” I am a pacifist and hope you are as well.

Being a Christian and a minister, I say Merry Christmas out of habit. I certainly am not bothered by hearing “season’s greetings” or
“happy holidays.” In fact, I think all of these sentiments can be summed up the way they say it in New Orleans, “laissez le bon temps rouler!”

Light a Menorah, a Kwanzaa candle, a Christmas tree or some New year’s fireworks and spread joy to others and LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!!

William G. Hill, PST CO-PRESIDENT