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“I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round…as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely.”
-Charles Dickens
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…..No matter how you celebrate this season, may you too find a way to share your heart with those you love, as well as with those you merely encounter. That simple act – carried on throughout the year – repels so much of the ignorance and hate our world is currently consumed by.
…..My heartfelt gratitude goes to the readers and community of writers, artists, and supporters who contribute to the profound joy I receive from editing this website. You are truly cherished.
…..Best wishes to all for a happy holiday season, and a special hope for good health (and cheer) in 2025…
Sincerely,
Joe Maita
Editor/Publisher
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Listen to Otis Redding sing Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”
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