Well, here we are – Christmas Eve is upon us once again and it’s hard to believe how quickly it has snuck up on us. As the stores begin to close up, the streets become quieter, the baking and cooking begins and the kids level of excitement creeps ever higher and higher (and my excitement of the possibility of a white Christmas continues to increase) –

From all of us to all of you:

Evergreen boughs that fill our homes
With fragrant Christmas scents,
Hearts filled with the loving glow
That Christmas represents;

Christmas cookies, turkeys stuffed,
Festive holly berry,
Little faces bright with joy,
Loved ones being merry;

Parties, songs, beribboned gifts,
Silver bells that tinkle,
Christmas trees and ornaments,
Colorful lights that twinkle;

Relatives waiting with open arms
To smile and hug and kiss us;

These are some of the special joys
That come along with Christmas.

Merry Christmas to all and a VERY special thank you for helping us support the HOPE Food Bank. it is because of you that many local families will enjoy a brighter holiday this year.