This Christmas, as it has been for all the festive seasons this year, the celebrations are muted. The decor in the shopping malls is less elaborate with smaller crowds. Retail outlets are cutting costs, I guess, and people are tightening their belts.

Instead, the crowds can be found in churches attending Christmas plays, musicals, canticles, cantatas and get-togethers for the various age groups! This is where the true meaning of Christmas is celebrated and no matter what the economic conditions the faithful gather!

Like I have always said, Christmas is for everyone, the spiritual and the non-spiritual. Anyone can fit in and enjoy and catch the hope the season offers.

So, folks, no matter what your circumstances, take something from this season and hopefully it will help you find your way through the difficult times. O, O, tidings of comfort and joy! Comfort and joy! O, O tidings of comfort and joy …… .

Merry Christmas, all!