Christmas Thoughts

The very mention of the word fills our hearts and head with thoughts -- joyous memories, visions of childhood delights, scenes of family gatherings, smells of fresh pastries, tastes of delicious holiday treats, recollections of special friends, strains for favorite carols, and "warm fuzzies" of ever- greens, mistletoe, roaring fires, fancy wrappings, shiny decorations, and happy faces. Yes, Christmas is all about thoughts. And we invite you to snuggle up with a hot chocolate and delve into our thoughts about Christmas -- and the Christ child whose coming we are celebrating.