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| A representation of the Nativity, by Fra Angelico |
The single mom who loses her job, the sudden death in the family, the family whose missing child still hasn't turned up, the grandparent whose test results come back positive... right before the holidays.
"It shouldn't happen at Christmastime," we sigh.
No, it shouldn't. The Christmas holiday is one of happiness, laughter, sparkle and fun. When we think of Christmas, the last thing we want to think of is tragedy and pain.
"It's the most wonderful time of the year! Have yourself a merry little Christmas!" scream the radios in our vehicles, or in the mall, or wherever there's a source for music to blare out of speakers.
You better not pout or cry, because Santa Claus is coming. And things like sadness aren't really in the spirit of the season, you know.
