Christmas now and way back when

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 Even in 1915, Christmas was a crazy, wonderful time for children, privileged, and not so privileged. You can still feel the magic and excitement in the air, in spite of the fact that Christmas is practically shoved down our throats wherever we go in this era. They start advertising in October and Christmas carols tinkle in malls and shops in November. No matter where you look you are persuaded, cajoled and blackmailed to buy, buy, buy.

However, most of us still feel that lovely Christmasy anticipation  and benevolence. We even greet, as old friends, the neighbors we ignore the rest of the year. The feeling dies the day after the New Year's celebrations and we feel that little let-down because it's all over for another year. A little post Holidays depression that some of us try to drown with the last of the stale egg-nog and then an Alka Seltzer to relieve that bloated feeling that comes with overindulgence.

Ahh, well, we could try and keep the feeling of generosity and good will toward mankind going all year but what an exhausting effort that would be. And we would be bored stiff before January was over.

Apparently we need the stimulation that strife, frustration and aggravation provide us with. So, although the spirit of Christmas may be Saint Nick.... The spirit of 'Right After Christmas' is surely Donald Trump .... Bless his heart.