It's Christmas Eve and I have a wish. It's not something that can be put in a box and wrapped in shiny paper. You can't tie a bow around it. It's something that I've wanted for some time and it's becoming more and more important to me.
My wish is for tolerance and acceptance.
I have dear friends who celebrate Chanukah.
I have dear friends who celebrate Kwanza.
I have dear friends who celebrate Christmas.
I have dear friends who celebrate Ramadan.
I have dear friends who celebrate Vesak Puja.
I have dear friends who celebrate the Winter Solstice.
I have dear friends who celebrate several of these,none of these, or something else that is just as important to them.
It saddens and frightens me to see those who insist on playing the "My God is better than your God" game. I see it more and more often lately. The haters among us feel empowered to attack those who are different.
If only Santa could bring a little kindness and acceptance to those who feel the need to put others down for their beliefs, skin color, or who they love.
Enjoy your holiday, whatever you celebrate. And to all a good night.
What a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas my furiends!
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae
Merry Christmas , Sue
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I wish the same. Have a very Merry Christmas, my friends!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you - the holidays should be a time of giving and acceptance, not a competition over whose holiday is better.
ReplyDeleteANY holiday wish - Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, New Year, etc. - is a nice thing, even if you don't celebrate the holiday.
I'm with you. Let's hear it for tolerance. Life is too short to fall out over beliefs.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your holiday and have a peaceful New Year!
I share your wish, for the Holidays and throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely Christmas Wish Sue.
ReplyDeleteLet's all wish for more tolerance in the coming year.
Merry Christmas!
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What a wonderful message and something we can all ask Santa for!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you!
I agree whole-heartedly with this sentiment and wish people would practice tolerance year round.
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A perfect Christmas post, Sue! Thank you very much.
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Jo, Stella and Zkhat
You are very right. It a shame we have to wish for such a thing instead of it being a given.
ReplyDeleteMay you have a holiday filled with peace, love and slobbery doggy kisses. Merry Christmas my friend. g
What an inspiring post. Merry Christmas, Sue, to you and your family, both hu and canine!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Christmas wish!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all of you!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
What a wonderful post. If we could just look at all the things that are the same about us instead of the differences, it would be a better place.
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XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella
Very well said. "Peace on Earth and good will toward men" would be wonderful. Hopefully someday. . .
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Kisses,
Emma Rose
that's a great wish. if only humans could be as accepting as we pups are.
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woofs
Nice post!
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Benny & Lily
A beautiful post and I couldn't agree more! We are wishing for the same thing.
ReplyDeleteYour pal, Pip
Thanks for for this sweet post. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Oscar and The Pet Book Lady (aka Lisa Taron)
ReplyDeleteHow true!! We hope you are having a nice holiday!!
ReplyDeleteVery well-said! As I type, I have TWO dogs in my lap... dear Sis allows Gretch to just flop on top of her, but it's quite cozy. All we need is love.
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