Happy Holidays from us over here at The Villager. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa or anything in between, this time of year is an important one to reflect on the values we hold most important. I had a conversation recently with people who are really struggling with the idea of consumerism in relation to the holidays and I completely understand the negative connotation. For me, the holidays are not about gifts in the material sense, but gifts in the sense of humanity and connection with one another. We come together as a community more during this time of year than any other. We do parades, we volunteer, we help other members of the community out of the goodness of our hearts. I love all of that. And if it’s the holiday season that makes that happen, then great. I wish that holiday spirit was present all year round to be honest, but I’ll settle for some extra positivity and love for the month of December. Cheers to the end of 2024 and see you next year!
