“Merry Christmas.” (T)hose words, and the emotion behind them, contain not the slightest trace of obligation. They are a wish, not a command; a gift, not a contract. They issue sweetly from any pair of lips, and rest gently upon any ear. No particular faith is necessary to give them wings… but the tiniest breath of hope will make them soar.

◼ Christmas At Peace, An after-action report from the holiday wars. - John Hayward (Doc Zero) at Human Events

"Merry Christmas, everyone!"