Seasons' Greetings

Last Night was the winter solstice, longest night of the year. With all the clouds there was no chance of seeing the Ursid Meteor Shower here in Chattanooga. By the way, Solstice is an ancient celebration of the return of light.

It is also the fourth day of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve.

Kwanza begins Monday.

May you all find joy at this time of year.

Holiday greeting

Friends
Whatever holiday you may celebrate, I wish you joy at this time of year. Here is my Christmas greeting. - Ray

Christmas Papers

I was older when I noticed
the same color and pattern
on the Christmas paper
year after year,
though each year
a pattern graced
a smaller package.

I remember opening
the packages with scissors,
carefully cutting the tape
so as not to rip the paper.

I was older when I noticed
my mother’s hands,
ironing on Christmas night.
She ironed the same towel
again and again.

Under the towel
the Christmas papers
lost their creases.
regained smooth surfaces.

She lovingly rolled them up,
put them away,
to await
the next year’s gifts.




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