Neru, this is an important question, even one I think about post Christmas.
In our city, Christmas had mixed colours this year – many people made some effort, despite the globalist technocrats’ efforts to snuff out the traditional spirit. And the awful wars, with the disquiet we all feel over that, plus the population control measures worldwide, don’t do much to dispel the glood we feel in our hearts.
We went to some Christmas performances, and noticed that the traditional decorating was minimal, stark, and cheap - not like in past years. People told us that kids were encouraged not to say “Merry Christmas” at school. And perhaps because of that, we were often greeted by “Happy Holidays” even by longtime friends.
And yet. And yet…
One friend, decorated her home to the hilt, and invited us there and we were overwhelmed with her good spirit, and the spirit conveyed by the beauty in her decorations. Other friends, musicians, performed beautiful Christmas pieces. Pointsettias were exchanged. We invited friends as well (although neither of us is good at decorating – I’m one who loves to be in the kitchen and my husband loves to be outside in the garden). (And, we did enjoy an Andre Rieu Christmas concert DVD during the holidays!)
So, it seemed like there were two things going on: those who steer the “outside culture” do seem to be busy at work trying to snuff out Christmas spirit, and anyone tethered to their communication streams is going to feel this grey tone settling about. And then, there is the “inner spirit” in our hearts, things we do ourselves, little things with family and friends and even strangers – anything little thing we can do to bring any kind of cheer to others in these very dark times – and carry that beyond Christmas. Alongside the quest to burst through all the illusions that are spun about us, and the grey-toned culture that is being imposed upon us.
We hope you managed to have a good Christmas holiday, despite the grey tones, and are set to grace the new year with courage and strength and friendship.