There is a lovely Christmas song which says that this season of Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. I do agree. The season encompasses just about everything from the religious to the festive. And what is absolutely wonderful about our little country is that just about everybody joins in the festivities, the parties, the gift giving and even Santa Claus! You don't have to be a Christian to join in. Indeed, many people who aren't Christian join in enthusiastically.
Put another way, this season effectively achieves what we all mouth during the year: all inclusivity. We are also reminded to have consideration for the poor, the weak, the infirm and everybody else who might not be happy (with good reason) at this happy time. That this is right and needed throughout the year is also true. But even this dark cloud doesn't take away from the genuine good cheer, especially in Trinidad & Tobago.
I want to use this opportunity to wish everybody (and I do mean everybody) a very merry Christmas and that all your Christmas wishes come true, and, of course, a very happy, prosperous and successful new year.
Robin Montano
I'll return in the new year with my usual commentaries.
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