HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE!

And Happy Holidays to you and yours, Rachel. And to anyone else who responds here. I will likewise be busy with family and such, so my attendance here will be spotty at best.

Bill

Commies have ostensibly outlawed Christmas (again) in China, and are clearing out and/or tearing down the Christian churches (again).  And they have millions of Chinese in Xinjiang in labor camps toiling away and having their beliefs washed from their brains to make them peaceful, passive commie-loving sheeple. So, this holiday, despite that even the Starbucks can’t play Christmas music this year, I am thankful knowing it could be far, far worse.  (Like for those Chinese who don’t have access to VPN and to a platform like this and to English and who would otherwise be digitally hunted down and locked away for even thinking much less writing a missive like this).

And I, for one, will take a pause and think about all the people starving and persecuted and fleeing violence and oppression this holiday season.  Enjoy your families and hope for a better tomorrow for not just yourselves and your families, but for all humanity.

Just curious, Temple...is China your birthplace, or are you a transplant there?  English seems to be your native tongue, which is why I ask. 

Sorry to hear that Christmas has been squashed there.  We don't realize how fortunate we are here in America to be able to choose to celebrate in whatever way we choose.  Hope your silent observation of the holiday brings you great joy. 

Merry Christmas,
MJ

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a great time!